Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 7:56 p.m. PDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

The severe thunderstorm is located about 30 km south of Kersley and is moving eastward at 30 km/h. The severe thunderstorm will impact areas along Highway 97 including Alexandria, Castle Rock, and Marguerite.

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Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

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/.