Prince George, B.C. – Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Prince George area.

The advisory states:

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

A line of thunderstorms will develop this afternoon northwest of Prince George including Vanderhoof. The main threat will be isolated heavy downpours giving 15 to 25 mm within one hour as well as hail with diameter up to 15 mm. A watch is upgraded to a warning when severe thunderstorms are imminent

Fast moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Stay indoors when a thunderstorm strikes. There isn’t a place outside that is safe during a thunderstorm.

Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required.