Update: 5:30 PM
The severe thunderstorm warning has ended.
Update 4:00 PM
According to Environment Canada, the severe thunderstorm warning has ended and is back to a watch.
Update: 1:30pm
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Prince George.
Environment Canada is reminding residents to stay indoors if lightning starts to strike.
Original Story: 10:15am
Ninety-kilometre-an-hour winds and hail could make their way into Prince George today (Thursday) as the northern capital will likely be under a severe thunderstorm watch yet again.
A high of 22 degrees is being predicted for today (Thursday) with a 60% chance of showers.
Environment Canada Meteorologist, Lisa Erven told MyPGNow.com when the thunder roars, go indoors!
“There is actually no safe spot outside during a thunderstorm – so try and seek out a hard-topped vehicle with the windows done up and then also a sturdy building. A sturdy building usually consists of something that has plumbing associated with it.”
Erven mentioned PG was under a severe thunderstorm watch on Wednesday, but other than a few spotty showers, the most extreme activity pretty much missed the northern capital.
“It just so happened that a cell did not roll over your particular area yesterday but they were around. Today, it’s just the ingredients that are lining up (for a thundershower).”
Erven added yesterday (Wednesday) PG saw the third-hottest June 28th on record with a high of 29 degrees.
The record was set during the 2021 Heat Dome where a high of 38 degrees was reached.
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