A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the entire Okanagan and Shuswap.
Environment Canada issued the watch Monday morning and said the storm could bring strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms, according to Environment Canada.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.