There’s good and bad news for crews fighting wildfires in B.C.’s interior: winds are about to pick up — but things could get wet, too.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about a cold front expected to push through the Central Interior over Friday night.
The statement applies to the Fraser Canyon, Nicola, Okanagan Valley, Shuswap and South Thompson regions.
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“Winds will shift abruptly to a more westerly direction with the passage of the front and become quite gusty,” said Environment Canada.
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“Additionally, thunderstorms are expected to develop as moisture from an upper low moving towards the coast gets involved.”
The agency is forecasting winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour.
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However, along with the strong winds, Environment Canada is forecasting localized heavy downpours, along with the risk of hail which could “complicate firefighting efforts.”
New lightning strikes are also a concern.
Residents are being advised to stay tuned to the weather for possible changes in conditions.
You can find a complete list of Environment Canada warnings and alerts here.
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