severe thunderstorm warning in effect

Description: severe thunderstorm warning in effect

At 3:55 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, nickel to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain. This severe thunderstorm is located 25 km southwest of Black Diamond and is moving east at 10 km/h.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Area: Kananaskis Improvement District near Highwood House

Affected areas (6):

• Kananaskis
• Foothills No. 31
• Turner Valley
• Black Diamond
• Longview
• Eden Valley 216

Action to take:

• Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

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