Advisory: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta
Source: Environment Canada
Issued: Aug 04, 2023 at 16:35 HRS
History:
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- Alert: Aug 04, 2023 at 15:39 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 15:40 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 15:55 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 15:56 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 16:25 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 16:27 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 16:35 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 16:36 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 16:47 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 16:48 HRS
- Update: Aug 04, 2023 at 17:02 HRS
Description: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect
At 4:35 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, golf ball to tennis ball size hail and heavy rain.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious 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: Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res.
Affected areas (3):
- Foothills No. 31
- Longview
- Eden Valley 216
Action to take:
- Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches