Merritt, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Heavy showers with embedded severe thunderstorms expected.

What: Total rainfall amounts near 20 to 40 mm.

When: This afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

Where: Southern BC Interior.

Additional information:
An upper disturbance will settle over southern British Columbia where widespread showers and strong thunderstorms are expected to produce heavy precipitation this afternoon and tonight.
 
Because of the convective nature of the system, showers will be widespread, and areas where thunderstorms develop will further enhance precipitation rates. Once the thunderstorm threat diminishes this evening, moderate rainfall will persist tonight and into Saturday. Total rainfall amounts will be highly variable across the southern interior region, with 20 up to 40 mm possible. 

Sudden heavy downpours and heavy rainfall rates may cause localized flooding/water pooling on roads, and landslides or debris flows from vulnerable landscapes (e.g. burn scars). 

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain.


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Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.