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Okanagan back on severe thunderstorm watch

Environment Canada issued the watch at 10:54 a.m. Saturday
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Thunderstorms are a possibility for parts of the Okanagan Saturday, July 8, 2023. (File Photo)

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Okanagan for the second straight day.

Environment Canada issued the watch at 10:54 a.m. Saturday, July 8.

sa国际传媒淐onditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain,sa国际传媒 Environment Canada said.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads, the weather agency warns.

sa国际传媒淟ightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.sa国际传媒

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds or torrential rainfall.

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