Saturday, June 20, 2026
ADVT 
National

Environment Canada issues thunderstorm watches over parts of B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 19 Jun, 2026 01:51 PM
  • Environment Canada issues thunderstorm watches over parts of B.C.

Environment Canada says parts of central and northern B.C. could see damaging winds from a possibly severe thunderstorm. 

The weather agency has issued several yellow storm watches covering Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake and elsewhere, as a system of low pressure tracks south across B.C. into Friday evening.

It says severe thunderstorm watches are issued due to conditions that are favourable for such storms to bring damaging hail, wind or rain.

The watches say the storm could possibly damage roofs, fences, tree branches or "soft shelters." 

Environment Canada also issued a storm warning for northeastern B.C. around Babine Lake, which could see strong winds with gusts topping 90 km/h, hailstones the size of quarters and heavy rains. 

The agency has also issued heavy rainfall warnings for parts of eastern central Alberta, with up to 70 millimetres predicted this weekend before easing by Sunday.

MORE National ARTICLES

Ksi Lisims LNG signs benefit agreements with First Nations

Ksi Lisims LNG signs benefit agreements with First Nations
The lead developer of the Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project planned for the West Coast has announced benefit agreements with three First Nations in northern British Columbia. 

Ksi Lisims LNG signs benefit agreements with First Nations

Three arrested over alleged online drug sales to teens in Mission, B.C.

Three arrested over alleged online drug sales to teens in Mission, B.C.
Three people have been arrested in British Columbia's Fraser Valley after a months-long investigation into an operation allegedly selling illicit drugs directly to youth in the area.

Three arrested over alleged online drug sales to teens in Mission, B.C.

In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity

In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity
Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better country can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada.

In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity

Vancouver police kill home invasion suspect during alleged hostage situation

Vancouver police kill home invasion suspect during alleged hostage situation
British Columbia's police watchdog has launched an investigation after Vancouver police said officers fatally shot a person while responding to an alleged home invasion involving a hostage.

Vancouver police kill home invasion suspect during alleged hostage situation

B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered

B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered
British Columbia health officials say the Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus on a cruise ship stricken with an outbreak earlier this spring has recovered.

B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered

Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U.S. ties

Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U.S. ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney said it's good news that the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit will get its official opening at the end of the week.

Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U.S. ties