The possibility of severe thundershowers are in the Okanagan forecast for today, followed by the possibility of thundershowers Friday as this week's hot temperatures begin moderating into next week. Steve Arstad

Stormy conclusion to a hot week in the Okanagan

KELOWNA – A stormy conclusion to the week in the Okanagan will be followed by rebounding temperatures on the weekend.

Environment Canada says the Okanagan can expect the temperature to hit 29 Celsius today, June 21, accompanied by a 70 per cent chance of thunderstorms. A severe thunderstorm watch was issued this morning.

On Friday, expect a 40 per cent chance of showers, possible thundershowers and a high of 26 C.

Temperatures are expected to rebound on the weekend to 28 C on Saturday, with cloudy skies. Sunday will be the most pleasant day of the weekend with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of around 30 C.

On Monday, be prepared for a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 26 C.

Normal temperatures for this time of year in the Okanagan are highs of 24 C and lows of 11 C.

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Steve Arstad

I have been looking for news in the South Okanagan - SImilkameen for 20 years, having turned a part time lifelong interest into a full time profession. After five years publishing a local newsletter, several years working as a correspondent / stringer for several local newspapers and seven years as editor of a Similkameen weekly newspaper, I joined iNFOnews.ca in 2014. My goal in the news industry has always been to deliver accurate and interesting articles about local people and places. My interest in the profession is life long - from my earliest memories of grade school, I have enjoyed writing.
As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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