Prince George, B.C.-  Environment  Canada has issued a Severe thunderstorm watch for Prince George.

A moist and strengthening southeasterly flow of air is developing over the Chilcotin, Cariboo and western central interior.

A coastal cold front will sweep across the mountains and into the interior this afternoon, triggering the potential for the development of severe thunderstorms. The main threat from these storms is heavy downpours and powerful wind gusts.

According to satellite imagery,  the  storm is  likely to  produce 12mm of rainfall  per hour.