Update (8:15 PM)
Environment Canada has ended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Prince George.
Update (5:15pm):
Environment Canada removed the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Prince George, but the City remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Conditions remain favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Update (4:15pm):
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for Prince George has been upgraded to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
Environment Canada said it’s tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
Driving conditions will likely be difficult, and damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely.
Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.
Environment Canada asks that anyone outdoors should take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches.
Original (3:17pm):
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Prince George.
According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
They remind residents that when thunder roars, to go indoors.
More information can be found on Environment Canada’s website here.
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