Intense thunder and rain may be rolling into the Southern Interior.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch Monday morning for the greater Vernon and Kelowna areas, as well as the Shuswap and North Thompson.
“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain,” reads the notification from the National Weather Agency.
The organization warns that heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Severe weather already hit the Southern Interior on Sunday, with Savona near Kamloops being hardest hit.
A Sunday storm closed Highway 1 to traffic from mid-afternoon until just after 9 p.m.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District said the flooding was significant and its Emergency Operations Centre was activated Monday morning.
There were at least 20 homes affected by the flooding. There were, however, no injuries, no impact to critical infrastructure, and roads have re-opened.
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