Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 2:56 p.m. MDT, a severe thunderstorm is located about 20 km east of Spillimacheen. This severe thunderstorm is moving east at 20 km/h. Strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are possible.

Locations and nearby areas that could be impacted include: Kootenay Crossing, Kootenay National Park of Canada

###

Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.