Severe thunderstorm watch blankets the region

Aug 11, 2018 | 7:15 AM

KAMLOOPS — Severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the Southwest Interior and Columbias today. 

Environment Canada has issued a watch, stating the storm system will move in from the coast, bringing the potential for strong wind gusts, localized heavy downpours, and hail. 

Areas under the severe thunderstorm watch include the South Thompson, North Thompson, Nicola, Shuswap, the Okanagan Valley, and the Columbias. 

Rainfall amounts in the Central Interior and Columbias could reach 20-30 mm this evening.