Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

Description: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

At 2:21 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is located near Sunchild and is moving 35 km/h to the east-southeast.

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: O'Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.

Affected areas (4):

• Clearwater County
• O'Chiese 203
• Sunchild 202
• Rocky Mountain House

Action to take:

• Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches
• Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year
• Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

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