Advisory: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta
Source: Environment Canada
Issued: Aug 04, 2024 at 03:33 PM
History:
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- Alert: Aug 04, 2024 at 03:26 PM
- Update: Aug 04, 2024 at 03:28 PM
- Update: Aug 04, 2024 at 03:33 PM
- Update: Aug 04, 2024 at 03:34 PM
- Update: Aug 04, 2024 at 03:39 PM
Description: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect
At 3:32 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, nickel to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
Area: Yellowhead Co. near Cadomin and Robb
Affected areas (2):
- Yellowhead County
- Clearwater County
Action to take:
- Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches
- Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year
- Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!