Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.The public is encouraged to be aware near areas of past wildfire activity. Heavy downpours can increase the risk of localized flooding, land slides and debris flows in these areas.###Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.