The long-term Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes wetter, cooler conditions.

Although temperatures aren't expected to dramatically nosedive following sustained summer heat, September isn't expected to feature above-average heat.

Environment Canada meteorologist Matt Loney tells V.I.A. that the department may issue a heat alert for the Lower Mainland if overnight temperatures increase during a stretch of hot temperatures starting on Friday, Aug. 22.

While temperatures on the coast look like they won't rise above the mid-20s this weekend, they could reach over 26 C by mid-next week. Inland temperatures could climb over 30 C, and feel as hot as 34 C with humidity.

However, the warm weather trend doesn't appear to persist beyond Aug. 28 and 29. Although it isn't clear exactly what

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