As predicted, the Okanagan has been hit by a major thunderstorm this afternoon.
Several lightning strikes have been spotted across the valley, along with heavy thunder and rain sweeping into region.
Social media has already captured a couple stunning photos of the storm, including our cover photo courtesy of @lando.photos on Instagram.
On Wednesday, lightning strikes in southern and central B.C. started more than 100 new wildfires and Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch across the region for this evening.
KelownaNow will update this story as the storm moves through the valley…
