Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the City of Merritt.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and brief by heavy downpours.

The watch is expected to in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

The possible thunderstorm could involve hail and up to 15mm of rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued on the Environment Canada website.