Prince George, B.C.- A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for  much of B.C.  stretching from the northeast,  south  through Prince George  and into the Cariboo.

Environment Canada advises  conditions are such that  a severe thunderstorm may develop this afternoon  and  through this evening.

(areas in yellow on map image at right are under Severe Thunderstorm watch – image courtesy Environment Canada)

Environment Canada advises that severe thunderstorms may be capable of producing “strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain through early this evening.

Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.”