Update - July 3, 9:03am:
The severe thunderstorm watch is no longer in effect.
Original Story:
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for large parts of the B.C. Interior.
The areas affected include 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Chilcotin, McGregor, Prince George, Stuart-Nechako and Yellowhead.
The severe thunderstorm watch was issued at 10:40 a.m. on July 2, with Environment Canada saying that "conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain."
Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility, while strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles, while strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles - and finally, large hail can cause significant damage and injury, according to Environment Canada.
Environment Canada is finally asking the public to continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by them, and to report severe weather to send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X (X) using #BCStorm.
