On the heels of record-breaking daily high temperatures, Vancouver Islanders face warmer than usual weather this week.

Temperatures will continue to "remain well above seasonal" into mid-week for east and inland Vancouver Island with cooler temperatures overnight, according to an Environment Canada statement issued early Tuesday (Aug. 26).

The extra warm conditions are expected to persist from inland Greater Victoria, up the east coast from Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay. Cloud cover is expected Thursday.

The hot late-August weather has several local emergency services reminding residents to keep cool, and watch for the effects of heat illness: heavy sweating, rash, cramps, fainting, high body temperature and the worsening of some health conditions.

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