Thunderstorms, strong winds expected on three highways north, east of Hope today

HOPE — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement indicating three highways north and east of Hope will face widespread gusty winds and the risk of thunderstorms later today.According to a special weather statement posted Thursday (Aug. 17) by the federal weather agency, storm conditions are expected to pass through the southern Interior accompanied by strong winds and the likelihood of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening.Environment Canada indicates strong, gusty w