10:11am Wednesday June 26, 2024
I just received an alert from the Alertable app suggesting that there is a chance of heavy rain in this afternoons thunderstorms. If you are in a Red or Orange zone it’s important to stay aware of the amount of rain received, and remember it’s not just where you are, but upstream from you. If you see that heavy rain for as little as 15 minutes, there is a heightened chance of a landslide/debris flow. I would suggest going for a drive, visit a local restaurant, do something to get out of the possible path until the rain subsides.

I’m not trying to scare anyone or be alarmist, but the report is out and it states that red zones have a better than 1 in 1000 chance of a landslide in the next couple of years. Unfortunately that’s a pretty high chance. We need to be AWARE of our weather.

Get the Alertable app for iOS, android, facebook, X etc.
Check www.Alertable.ca for more information.
Go to the CSRD Emergency Program website to check if you are in a danger zone. https://www.csrd.bc.ca/206/Shuswap-Emergency-Program

The information below is exactly what I received…

This alert has been shared with you from the Alertable App
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.

There is a heightened risk of debris flows over areas impacted by burn scars.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

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.