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When thunder Roars, go indoors!
EC forecasting severe thunderstorms in parts of the Peace
Jul 15, 2026 | 12:16 PM
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Environment Canada has issued weather alerts across Alberta today (Wednesday, July 15).
Locally, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the eastern half of the Peace Region, starting in the Fairview area, stretching all the way to the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.
Heavy rain, strong winds and potentially hail are expected to start this evening and last overnight, and EC does note that utility outages are possible.
An orange tornado watch is also in effect for Central Alberta, spanning from Valleyview to Edmonton; residents travelling south today along Highway 43 should use caution and stay up to date on weather conditions using Environment Canada’s website.