Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Metro Vancouver.
In a weather alert issued this morning, Environment Canada said conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
“The main threat of these severe thunderstorms are heavy downpours. Large hail is also possible with these thunderstorms,” Environment Canada said. “Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.”
The severe thunderstorm alert was issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and Whistler.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued by Environment Canada when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
