Columbia Valley communities on Severe Thunderstorm WATCH

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm WATCH for the northern East Kootenay region encompassing Invermere, Radium, Fairmont, and Canal Flats.

“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain,” said Environment Canada.

The public is reminded that large hail and strong winds can be dangerous.

“Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” reminded the weather forecaster. “Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.”

MORE: Severe Thunderstorm WATCH (Environment Canada)

Bradley Jones
Bradley Jones
Delivering local news and sports in the East Kootenay since April 2016, Bradley now calls Cranbrook home. Born and raised in Airdrie, AB, Bradley graduated from Lethbridge College, and has been a journalist, news anchor and reporter since 2014. Bradley took on local News Director responsibilities when he moved to Cranbrook in 2016. He is now Vista Radio's Kootenay News Director, managing and overseeing all news operations at the company's five regional radio stations in Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks.

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