Metro Vancouverites will likely only face one more uncomfortable sleep during one of the season's few heat warnings.
An official heat wave hasn't been declared, but Environment Canada warns of very high temperatures and a "moderate risk to public health" in the Lower Mainland.
Meteorologist Brian Proctor says daytime highs reaching up to 33 C combined with overnight lows near 17 C pose a health risk to vulnerable populations. However, the elevated heat isn't expected to continue through the week.
On Monday, Aug. 11, areas near the Strait of Georgia will see some reprieve from the elevated heat, with marine air moderating temperatures. In the Fraser Valley, accumulation of moisture from last week's rain, combined with active crops growing, is creating more humidity, and temperatures may