Environment Canada issues Weather Alerts for: Leduc – Camrose – Wetaskiwin – Tofield
Watches
11:07 AM MDT Thursday 24 July 2014
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:
- Beaver Co. near Holden and Ryley
- Beaver Co. near Tofield
- Camrose Co. near Bawlf and Rosalind
- Camrose Co. near Camrose and Bittern Lake
- Camrose Co. near Hay Lakes and Miquelon Lake Prov. Park
- Camrose Co. near New Norway Edberg and Ferintosh
- Co. of Wetaskiwin near Wetaskiwin Millet and Hwy 2
- Flagstaff Co. near Daysland Heisler and Strome
- Leduc Co. near Leduc Beaumont and Kavanagh
- Leduc Co. near New Sarepta and Rolly View
- Strathcona Co. near Ardrossan and Cooking Lake
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and torential rain.
A trough of low pressure streching from Drayton Valley to Lloydminster is expected to trigger thunderstorms through central Alberta this afternoon.
Rapidly rising rivers and creeks can sweep away bridges, culverts, buildings, and people. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. In Canada, lightning kills up to 10 people every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.
Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required. Please continue to monitor your local media or Weatheradio for further updates. If you would like to report severe weather, you can call 1-800-239-0484 or send an email to storm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #ABStorm.
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