Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan Valley

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire Okanagan valley.

This includes:

• Central Okanagan – including Kelowna
• North Okanagan – including Vernon
• South Okanagan – including Penticton

The warning says that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may include strong wind gusts, hail and heavy rain Thursday afternoon and evening.

Alerts will be updated on the Environment Canada webpage.