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Mercury rising: Up to 36 C forecast across the Lower Mainland

White Rock to Pitt Meadows could see high humidex on Tuesday, July 15
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It could feel like a whopping 36 C in the Lower Mainland on Tuesday, July 15, with high humidex readings predicted for communities including White Rock, Surrey, Delta, 91Ô­´´, and Maple Ridge.

There's no heat warning so far, but Environment Canada is projecting a pretty toasty Tuesday (July 15) in the Lower Mainland nonetheless.

According to the forecast, inland temperatures are expected to register up to 32 C tomorrow, but throw in humidity and it could feel like 36 C in communities from White Rock to Pitt Meadows.

In Surrey, designated locations to beat the heat are:

• CLOVERDALE: Cloverdale Recreation Centre 6188 176 St. 604-598-7960; Clayton Community Centre 7155 187A St. 604-502-6300; Cloverdale Library 5642 176A St. 604-598-7320; Museum of Surrey 17710 56A Ave. 604-592-6956.

• FLEETWOOD: Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex 100-16555 Fraser Hwy. 604-501-5950; Fleetwood Library 15996 84 Ave. 604-598-7340.

• GUILDFORD: Fraser Heights Recreation Centre 10588 160 St. 604-592-6920; Guildford Library 15105 105 Ave. 604-598-7360; Guildford Recreation Centre 15105 105 Ave. 604-502-6360.

• NEWTON: Newton Recreation Centre 13730 72 Ave. 604-501-5540; Newton Library 13795 70 Ave. 604-598-7400; Strawberry Hill Library 7399 122 St. 604-501-5836.

• SOUTH SURREY: South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre 14601 20 Avenue 604-592-6970; Ocean Park Library 12854 17 Avenue 604-502-6304; Semiahmoo Library 1815 152 St. 604-592-6900.

• WHALLEY: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre 13458 107A Ave. 604-598-5898; City Centre Library 10350 University Dr. 604-598-7420.

In extreme-heat events, the City of White Rock operates a misting station at the corner of Johnston Road and Russell Avenue, as well as a place to stay cool at the White Rock Community (15154 Russell Ave.). As of 12:30 p.m. Monday (July 14), the city's website noted there are no heat warnings. Check for updates.



Tracy Holmes

About the Author: Tracy Holmes

Tracy Holmes has been a reporter with Peace Arch News since 1997.
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