Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Prince County

CBC News | Posted: August 3, 2017 9:17 PM | Last Updated: August 3, 2017

People advised to go inside in thunderstorm

Image | Chaylon Brewster took this shot of the storm last night in Mermaid, P.E.I.

Caption: Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Prince County. (Chaylon Brewster/Facebook)

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Prince County, warning residents that conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms to develop.

"An intense cluster of thunderstorms is approaching the tip of Northwestern P.E.I.," said the statement. "These storms have the potential to produce heavy rain and hail."

People are advised to go inside during thunderstorms.

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Prince County

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