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By Erika Rolling

Weather Warning

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of northwest Alberta

Jun 20, 2022 | 7:09 PM

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this evening for the majority of northwestern Alberta.

Severe thunderstorm watches are in effect for:

Grande Prairie – Beaverlodge – Valleyview
Peace River – Fairview – Manning – High Prairie
High Level – Rainbow Lake – Fort Vermillion – Mackenzie Highway
Hinton – Grande Cache
Whitecourt – Edson – Fox Creek – Swan Hills

Environment Canada says storms that develop could be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roadways.

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These alerts are issued when atmospheric conditions could produce potentially dangerous weather like large hail, damaging winds and torrential rainfall. The weather office says to go indoors during inclement weather.

You can see what is coming your way on Environment Canada’s Weather Radar, which updates every 20 minutes.

by Erika Rolling