Thunderstorms, rain and hail predicted for southeastern B.C.

VANCOUVER — Thunderstorm warnings and watches have been posted for a large section of southeastern B.C., cautioning residents that lightning, strong winds, hail and heavy rain are all possible.

Environment Canada issued a warning for the Arrow Lakes and Slocan Lake regions, saying its meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms in the area.

Storm watches cover a section of the province from the Cariboo south to the Canada-U.S. border and along parts of the Alberta boundary.

The forecaster says conditions could see the development of severe thunderstorms with damaging hail, strong winds and rain.

The forecast says people need to take immediate cover if the storms approach and if they’re outside, they’ll need to protect themselves from flying debris and hail.

The weather office says there is also the potential for more forest fires, as the lightning that comes with the storms is sweeping over areas that have experienced a recent heat wave.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2025.

The Canadian Press