Environment Canada is warning of heavy thunderstorms and high winds in parts of the province already dealing with out-of-control wildfires.

The weather agency says the Fraser Canyon, including Lytton, could see winds of up to 70 km/h, but the gusts were expected to ease by Monday evening.

Severe thunderstorm warnings for the Interior and north. including in the Cariboo where wildfires are threatening the communities of Wells, the historic town of Barkerville and parts of Williams Lake.

The warnings also apply to the Peace River region from Mackenzie to Tumbler Ridge, the Williston and McGregor areas and the Lakes District.