Thunderstorm watch issued

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Shuswap and South Thompson regions.

According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

“Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and move east to southeast. Some of these thunderstorms may become severe with the main threats of heavy downpours and large hail. Very strong wind gusts are possible, especially across open areas such as large lakes,” the weather agency said.

The Okanagan is not part of the alert at this point.