A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Woodlands County, including Whitecourt, Edson, Fox Creek and Swan Hills for Tuesday, June 11.
According to officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), conditions in the afternoon and evening of June 11 will be favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce winds and hail with the potential to cause damage to property and injure people or even lead to the formation of a tornado.
Officials say strong winds can cause damage to buildings, down trees and even blow large vehicles off the road. Experts say lightning kills or injures many Canadians every year and are urging residents to seek shelter during major thunderstorms saying, “Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!”
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Severe Thunderstorm Watches are issued 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.
Officials say updates will be posted here:
To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports to X (formerly known as Twitter) using #ABStorm.
