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More thunderstorms on the way as fires still burn

Environment Canada is forecasting lightning for the Okanagan and Shuswap
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A large lightning storm moved through the region Tuesday evening. Photo taken from Royal View Drive in Kelowna by Mat OÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™Flynn.

Following Tuesday nightÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s thunderstorm that sparked 22 wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre, itÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s expected more thunderstorms will hit the region today.

Environment Canada is forecasting a risk of a thunderstorm for the Okanagan and Shuswap. Lighting and rain are anticipated for the Shuswap region, while the Okanagan could see strong winds this afternoon.

RELATED: More lightning forecast as storm sparks 38 new wildfires in B.C.

While the heat advisory has been lifted for the Okanagan, temperatures are anticipated to reach 32 C or 35 C with the humidex. The UV index for the Okanagan-Shuswap will hit 10, or very high.

Thursday will be slightly cooler for the Okanagan at 30 C with a southwest wind of 20 km/hr in the afternoon.

For the Shuswap, Environment Canada is forecasting mix of sun and cloud in the morning with a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and a high of 29 C.

RELATED: Vernon residents quick to jump on lightning fire

Fires that started following TuesdayÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s lightning storm grew quickly due to the tinder dry conditions and the record high temperatures.

Vernon set a record at 36.9 C beating out the 2004 record of 36.7 C. The Nelson area also hit a new record at 37.4 C, over the 1941 record of 37.2 C.



jen.zielinski@bpdigital.ca

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A large lightning storm moved through the region Tuesday evening. Photo taken from SilverStar in Vernon by Paul Kenward.


Jen Zielinski

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.
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