Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

Description: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

At 4:25 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, golf ball to tennis ball size hail and heavy rain.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Area: Kananaskis Improvement District near Highwood House

Affected areas (6):

• Kananaskis
• Foothills No. 31
• Turner Valley
• Black Diamond
• Longview
• Eden Valley 216

Action to take:

• Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches

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