A severe thunderstorm warning issued for Prince George on Sunday, Aug. 17 was listed less than an hour after it was issued.
The severe thunderstorm watch issued earlier in the day remains in effect.
Environment Canada issued the severe thunderstorm warning for the area west of Reid Lake as meteorologists are tracking a storm capable of producing strong wind gusts, heavy rain and hail up to the size of a nickel.
By 3:30 p.m. weather data showed the storm moving northeast, away from Prince George.
As of 2:38 p.m., the storm was located about 10 kilometres west of Reid Lake and moving east at 20 km/h. Reid Lake is about 37 kilometres west of Prince George.
The federal weather agency is urging residents to take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches, warning that the storm may bring flying debris and hail. Severe thunderstorms can also produce tornadoes.
Warnings are issued when thunderstorms are imminent or already occurring and expected to produce damaging wind, rain or hail.
Some area residents on social media reported receiving tornado warnings on their phones Sunday afternoon.
This follows a day after a similar alert the day before. Saturday's storm was at one point upgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning before being downgraded back to a severe thunderstorm watch.
"Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain," the weather agency advises.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.
As Sunday continues, winds will be from the southwest at 20 km/h, with a high of 18 C. The UV index is expected to reach 5, or moderate.
Showers may persist into the evening, with a 60 per cent chance of precipitation and a continued risk of thunderstorms early tonight. Fog patches are expected to develop near midnight as winds become light. The overnight low will dip to 8 C.
Cloudy skies are forecast for Monday, with a mix of sun and cloud expected by late morning as fog dissipates. The high will be 19 C, with a UV index of 4. The night will bring cloudy periods and a low of 10 C.
Rain returns Tuesday, with a 60 per cent chance of showers throughout the day and night. The daytime high will be 17 C and the low 6 C.
Sunshine is expected to return Wednesday, beginning a stretch of clear and sunny weather. Daytime highs are forecast to climb steadily through the weekend, reaching 17 C on Wednesday, 20 C on Thursday, 26 C on Friday and peaking at 27 C on Saturday. Overnight lows will range from 6 to 8 C.
