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Severe thunderstorm watch for the Thompson-Okanagan

Severe thunderstorm watch for the Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
A line of thunderstorms are moving through the Kamloops region this afternoon, June 29, 2015. Photographer: Jennifer Stahn

UPDATE: All watches, advisories and weather statements have ended.

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the South Thompson, Nicola, Okanagan Valley and Boundary regions. 

The watch was issued today, July 18, because weather conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, according to Environment Canada.

These storms could be capable of creating strong winds, hail and heavy rainfall.

Environment Canada reminds the public to always seek shelter inside during lightning storms.

iNFOnews.ca will be monitoring the status of this watch, check back here for storm updates. 

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Kim Anderson

Originally from a northern B.C. town that boasts a giant fly fishing rod and a population of 3,100, Kim moved to Kamloops in 2011 to attend Thompson Rivers University. Kim is as comfortable behind a camera as she is writing on her laptop. After graduating with a degree in journalism, Kim has been busy with an independent freelance writing project and photography work. Contact Kim at kanderson@infonews.ca with news tips or story ideas.

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