Temperatures soared across much of B.C. on Tuesday, breaking several daily heat records.
On Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, nine communities set new highs for June 23.
In the Comox Valley, temperatures reached 31.5 C, surpassing the previous record of 28.9 C set in 1989.
Duncan climbed to 32.9 C, breaking the old mark of 30.6 C set in 1940.
Port Hardy reached 24.2 C, topping the previous record of 21.1 C set in 1961.
Nanaimo hit 32.2 C, beating the old record of 31.1 C set in 1992.
Powell River recorded 31.6 C, surpassing the previous mark of 28.9 C set in 1926.
Sechelt climbed to 32.4 C, shattering the old record of 26.1 C set in 1958.
Other Vancouver Island communities to set records included Tofino, Qualicum Beach and the Victoria Gonzales Point area.
In total, 20 communities across B.C. set new heat records for June 23.

