Waarschuwingen

special weather statement in effectLate season thunderstorm potential with very strong wind gusts and locally heavy downpoursWhere: Fraser Canyon, North & South Thompson, Nicola Valley, Similkameen, Okanagan Valley, Shuswap, Columbias, KootenaysWhen: Wednesday. Wednesday night for areas east of Golden and Creston towards the Alberta border.Hazards:- Very strong wind gusts leading to potential broken tree limbs and power outages- Boaters and watercraft users are advised of sudden strong gusts over lakes- Motorists are advised of potential strong crosswinds over high elevation highway passes susceptible to crosswinds- Potential thunderstorms with repeated heavy downpours leading to locally heavy rainfall totals, localised flooding or water pooling on roads- There is a heightened risk of debris flows over areas impacted by burn scarsRemarks: A vigorous cold front will cross the province on Wednesday bringing with it very strong winds aloft and an unstable airmass that is ripe for the development of strong wind gusts, heavy showers and potentially thunderstorms. Any thunderstorms that do develop will likely form a line resulting in the potential for repeated heavy downpours from multiple thunderstorms over the same area resulting in locally heavy rainfall totals.Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occurHigh winds may result in power outages, and fallen tree branchesMotorists, especially in high profile vehicles, may expect hazardous driving conditions on highways subject to strong cross windsHeavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roadsWatch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts###Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #BCStorm.

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