Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

Critical: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta (Updated Aug 02, 2023 at 06:12 PM)

Critical: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta

Updated Aug 02, 2023 at 06:12 PM

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Aug 02, 2023 at 06:12 PM

Description: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

At 6:12 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Wednesday, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for South Central Alberta. Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Wolf Lake, Cynthia, Brazeau Dam, O'Chiese and Sunchild. 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: Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River

Affected areas (5):

  • Yellowhead County
  • Clearwater County
  • O'Chiese 203
  • Sunchild 202
  • Brazeau County

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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