A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several regions of B.C.’s Southern Interior.
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable on Wednesday for the development of severe thunderstorms, which “are expected to develop later this morning and intensify early this afternoon.”
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Regions under the severe thunderstorm watch include the Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon, South Cariboo, South Thomson, Nicola, Similkameen and the Okanagan.
The national weather service noted that severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of large hail, damaging winds and torrential rainfall.
It also said weather along mountain passes can change suddenly, resulting in hazardous driving conditions.