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Thunderstorms sweep through Cariboo region Wednesday evening

Storms brought rain and large hail in some areas
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A thunderstorm arrived in dramatic fashion over the lakecity Wednesday evening, captured beautifully by Michael George Sanchez White. (Michael George Sanchez White photos

Thunderstorms rumbled over through the Cariboo region Wednesday evening, after Environment Canada issued a day-long thunderstorm watch for the area.

The most dramatic storms arrived in the lakecity around 7 p.m., with residents reporting winds, rain and, on South Lakeside Drive, even large hail.

Read More: Update: Severe thunderstorm watch upgraded to warning for Cariboo North including Quesnel



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Hail was also reported in parts of the city. Monica Lamb-Yorski photo


Angie Mindus

About the Author: Angie Mindus

A desire to travel led me to a full-time photographer position at the Williams Lake Tribune in B.C.’s interior.
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