Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm

At 2:52 p.m. MST, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Location: About 60 km north of Sikanni Chief Canyon Park

Motion: Moving north at 20 km/h

Hazards: Wind: damaging (up to 90 km/h) Hail: up to quarter size (up to 2.5 cm) Rain: heavy (20 - 30 mm)

Locations in the Path: Highway 97 Prophet River Wayside Park Prophet River

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Driving conditions will likely be difficult. 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/.