The weather statement includes the shaded areas on the map (Image Credit: Environment Canada)

By James Peters

Weather Statement

Environment Canada warns of strong thunderstorms, heavy rain coming in this weekend

May 28, 2020 | 4:39 PM

KAMLOOPS — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of the Southern Interior based on a weather system predicted to enter the area on the weekend.

The statement encompasses the South Thompson, Shuswap and Nicola regions, among others.

Environment Canada says a low pressure system is forecast to enter the area on Saturday.

Strong thunderstorms with heavy winds are predicted to begin Saturday afternoon and heavy rain is expected to last into Sunday.

The forecaster says that could put a strain on local rivers, already bursting with water from the spring snowmelt.

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