A weather alert for rain has been issued for parts of B.C.’s Interior.
The special weather statement, which is estimating 15-25 mm of rainfall, stretches from the East Columbia region through to the Arrow Lakes and into the Kootenays.
Environment Canada says a low-pressure system will continue to produce rain and isolated thunderstorms, though precipitation is expected to taper off in the evening.
Also, Environment Canada issued an air quality alert for wildfire smoke for the following regions:
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- Cariboo
- East Columbia
- Fort Nelson
- Kinbasket
- McGregor
- North Columbia
- North Thompson
- Peace River
- Prince George
- West Columbia
- Williston
- Yellowhead
- Yoho National Park
“These regions are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours,” Environment Canada said in its smoky skies bulletin, which is available online.
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