Severe Thunderstorm Warning in place for much of Island

Much of Vancouver Island is under a yellow watch for severe thunderstorms for the rest of the day, Friday, July 17.The warning applies to Vancouver Island, excluding the area from Courtenay to Victoria along the east coast.Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain, Environment Canada’s warning says.“When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Don’t drive through flooded