A thunderstorm hit the southern interior of British Columbia, bringing a light show to residents of Kamloops and leaving Merritt to deal with flash floods.
Most of southern BC. Severe thunderstorms under warning, watch for Thursday afternoon.
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Some residents of Kamloops reported lightning flashes as fast as once a minute as thunderclouds swept through the community. There is also
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On Thursday afternoon, the city of Merritt turned into a small river after sudden downpours turned some streets into small rivers. A flash flood warning was issued.
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City Tells People, Depth Undetermined warned against walking or driving through rough water or puddles.
"Avoid driving during these hours. If you must drive, drive slowly through the water."
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The BC Wildfire Service said the Kamloops Fire Center said he experienced more than 1,200 lightning strikes on Wednesday.
A series of thunderstorms have put services on high alert, with crews on standby across the southern part of the state in case lightning sets off new fires.
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