Rain, strong winds, thunderstorms expected for West Kootenay/Boundary
By Lone Sheep Publishing
Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statement Monday the Southern Interior of BC, including the West Kootenay/Boundary regions.
Environment Canada said that rain, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected by late Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday, with precipitation amounts between 15 to 25 mm.
“A cold front will sweep across British Columbia on Tuesday,” Environment Canada said.
“Rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop through the day, followed by gusty winds with the passage of the cold front.”
Environment Canada said an upper level disturbance will develop Tuesday night, bringing rain and a risk of thunderstorms to eastern regions of the Province from the BC Peace River area to the Kootenay.
“Gusty winds are likely to continue as well for the central interior and the North and South Thompson regions,” Environment Canada said.
Please continue to monitor the forecast for any watches or warnings as the event nears.
