A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Stuart鈥揘echako and Lakes District in northern B.C.
Strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain can be expected along with the thunderstorm said Environment Canada in a statement issued June 28.
鈥淪evere thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall,鈥� read the statement.
The weather agency is also warning the public to seek shelter from lightning to avoid fatalities.
Apart from these areas, a severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect for several other places like Prince George, Cariboo, 100 Mile, North Thompson and Okanagan Valley among others.
