Orange warning - severe thunderstorm - in effect

Description: Orange warning - severe thunderstorm - in effect

At 4:49 p.m. MDT, a dangerous thunderstorm is located over Willow Creek Provincial Park. This dangerous thunderstorm is moving east at 30 km/h. Damaging wind gusts, golf ball to tennis ball size hail and heavy rain are possible. Locations and nearby areas that could be impacted include: Willow Creek Provincial Park, Stavely, Claresholm, Granum

Driving conditions will likely be difficult. Heavy rain will likely cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Large hail will likely cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Area: M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely

Affected areas (4):

• Willow Creek No. 26
• Claresholm
• Stavely
• Granum

Action to take:

• Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches
• If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail

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