Environment Canada issues Thunderstorm watch for Boundary/West Kootenay

By Nelson Daily Staff

Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm watch for the West Kootenay, Boundary, Slocan Lake, Arrow Lakes regions.

Environment Canada said conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

"An upper low pressure system moving into Washington state this afternoon will result in the development of thunderstorms and possibly severe thunderstorms," the Environment Canada website said.

"Fast moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors."

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please monitor local media or Weatheradio.

To report severe weather, send an email to pacificstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #BCStorm.