10:00 PM MDT Friday 23 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Kananaskis Improvement District near Kananaskis Village Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. Thunderstorms are progressing through southern Alberta, and some of these thunderstorms may be severe. These thunderstorms are tracking very quickly to the north. Watches may continue to be expanded to the north as the situation develops. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road. Locally heavy rain is also possible. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm .
