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A little wet weather might be coming tonight to help with firefighting efforts. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for
- Big Lakes County near Swan Hills
- M.D. of Greenview near Fox Creek
- Woodlands Co. near Benbow and Windfall
- Woodlands Co. near Carson-Pegasus Prov. Park
- Woodlands Co. near Goose Lake
- Woodlands Co. near Whitecourt and Blue Ridge
- Yellowhead Co. near Edson and Sundance Prov. Park
- Yellowhead Co. near Peers and Niton Junction
Environment Canada reports that conditions are favourable this evening for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.
Environment Canada warns that strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watches when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
You can stay in-the-know on Environment Canada’s weather alerts at the Environment Canada website.
