Image Credit: Shutterstock
June 22, 2018 - 12:31 PM
Thunderstorms passing through the Southern Interior today could produce some strong and gusty winds, and boaters are being advised to be cautious.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan and Shuswap because conditions are just right for the development of thunderstorms this afternoon, June 22.
Forecasters say the thunderstorms have the potential to produce winds gusting up to 70 km/h.
Recreational boaters are advised to be prepared and use caution out on the lakes, the statement says.
For the very latest on special weather statements, watches and warning go to the Environment Canada website here.
To contact a reporter for this story, email Howard Alexander or call 250-309-5343 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.
We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above.
News from © iNFOnews, 2018