Yellow Watch - Severe Thunderstorm

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. There is also a risk of a tornado.

Thunderstorms will develop along the terrain in the Rocky Mountain House and Edson regions late this afternoon. Thunderstorms will move towards central Alberta and are expected to reach the Edmonton area later this evening.

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Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

Large hail can cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.