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Nicola Valley under severe thunderstorm watch

River flows are heavy in the area as region prepares for storm
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The Coldwater River in Merritt is experiencing high water levels. (Submitted)

The Nicola Valley has been put on a severe thunderstorm watch by Environment Canada.

Conditions are favourable for strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain for the evening of May 3, prompting the weather service to ask residents to stay inside.

River levels on both the Coldwater and Nicola Rivers running through Merritt have risen considerably recently due to hot temperatures melting the snowpack as well as considerable rain.

香蕉视频直播淟arge hail can damage property and cause injury,香蕉视频直播 reads the alert. 香蕉视频直播淪trong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops.香蕉视频直播

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