8:16 PM PDT Friday 23 August 2024 Rainfall Warning in effect for: Fraser Canyon - north including Lillooet Rain, at times heavy, is expected. Where: Fraser Canyon When: Tonight and Saturday Total amounts: From 30 mm to 50 mm locally. Remarks: A low pressure system is tracking across southern BC tonight. Rain has begun and will become at times heavy tonight. Rain will taper to showers on Saturday. Areas where thunderstorms occur tonight could receive the highest rainfall amount. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm . Watches 5:58 PM PDT Friday 23 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Fraser Canyon - north including Lillooet Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and heavy rain. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #BCStorm .