Severe thunderstorm watch issued for some parts of B.C.

Environment and Climate Change Canada says thunderstorms could hit B.C.'s central Interior this afternoon.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning that scattered thunderstorms are expected Wednesday in many parts of the province.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the central Interior where storms could result in strong wind, hail, and heavy rain.

The federal weather agency says thunderstorms are forecast to develop over the Prince George, Cariboo, 100 Mile House, and Stuart-Nechako regions early this afternoon.

The agency warns that lightning can injure or be fatal and reminds people to go indoors if they hear thunder.

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when thunderstorms could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

