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.
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Also, Environment Canada issued an air quality alert for wildfire smoke for the following regions:
- 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.