“When we have low temperatures like we have had, and then we have a spike, the cumulative effect may be people not hydrating properly,” said Jim Flaherty,
Vancouver firefighter-spokesman. He advised that everyone should drink more water.

Vancouver’s 96 degrees on Friday broke a record set in 1956. Temperatures today had climbed to 93 by 4 p.m., shattering a previous record of 88 set in 1963.

Vancouver also set a new record for night-time lows at this time of year with a reading of 64, the highest overnight low in the region. That broke a previous

Vancouver high for an overnight low temperature of 57 degrees set in 2006.

“We want to remind people to take it slow and easy and drink water, use sunblock and alternate between sun and shade. When you drink something other than water, then alternate with water. And don’t forget the pets,” he said.

Flaherty suggested that folks with elderly neighbors should look in on them and make sure they are well hydrated as well.

Cooler weather is expected Sunday, with a high of 79.