A post shared by (@kal_and_andy) on Jul 17, 2018 at 8:00pm PDT

Environment Canada is calling for a severe thunderstorm watch for the Interior of B.C.

A post shared by (@iandangerzone) on Jul 17, 2018 at 8:10pm PDT

Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are expected in the Bulkley Valley and South Peace Region.

A post shared by (@beauty.and.the.north) on Jul 17, 2018 at 8:12pm PDT

In the Okanagan, there are reports of lightning which could cause potential wildfires as there is a heat warning in the region.

RELATED: One acre fire on Big White Road

A post shared by (@sveaintheforest) on Jul 17, 2018 at 7:39pm PDT

The BC Wildfire Service is currently responding to multiple reports of new wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre, including near Big White, south of Joe Rich, and in the Keremeos/Ashnola area.

Some slightly cooler weather is in store beginning Wednesday as an upper level trough moves into the Interior.

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