Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

Critical: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta (Updated Aug 20, 2025 at 18:21 HRS)

Critical: Thunderstorm - Parts of Alberta

Updated Aug 20, 2025 at 18:21 HRS

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Aug 20, 2025 at 18:21 HRS

Description: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

At 6:21 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Wednesday, Environment Canada has updated a severe thunderstorm warning for Southeastern Alberta. Extra care and attention should be exercised. The following localities are included in the warning: Schuler, Sandy Point Park, Redcliff, Suffield, Dinosaur Park, Buffalo and Empress. Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a very dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to baseball size hail and heavy rain.

Area: S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee

Affected areas (3):

  • Special Area No. 2
  • Empress
  • Cypress County

Action to take:

  • Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches
  • Intense lightning is likely and tornadoes are possible with any thunderstorm that develops

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