Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

Critical: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta (Updated Aug 05, 2024 at 07:57 PM)

Critical: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta

Updated Aug 05, 2024 at 07:57 PM

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Aug 05, 2024 at 07:57 PM

Description: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

At 7:57 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Monday, Environment Canada has updated a severe thunderstorm warning for South Central Alberta. Extra care and attention should be exercised. The following localities are included in the warning: Brooks, Strathmore, Vulcan, Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, Sundre, Calgary, Drumheller and Three Hills. Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a very dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to baseball size hail and heavy rain.

Area: Rocky View Co. near Airdrie and Crossfield

Affected areas (7):

  • Rocky View No. 44
  • Airdrie
  • Crossfield
  • Irricana
  • Beiseker
  • Calgary
  • Chestermere

Action to take:

  • Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches
  • Intense lightning is likely and tornados are possible with any thunderstorm that develops

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