Shuswap thunderstorm warning for Monday afternoon

The Shuswap, North Okanagan and Central Okanagan are under a severe thunderstorm watch, according to Environment Canada.

The Shuswap, North Okanagan and Central Okanagan are under a severe thunderstorm watch, according to Environment Canada.

The thunderstorms could hit Monday afternoon and come with the possibilityof large hail, lightning and winds with speeds between 80 and 100 km/h.

The storms will be the result of an upper disturbance coming in from the coast and a developing trough over the South Interior.

The thunderstorms will ease as westerly winds bring in dry air.

Salmon Arm Observer