Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 8:24 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.

This thunderstorm is located about 20 km southwest of Oliver and is crossing Highway 3 at the junction of Nighthawk Road. It is moving northeast at 30 km/h.

Areas in its path including Oliver and Inkaneep Park

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Local utility outages are likely. 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/.