8:46 PM MDT Friday 23 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely At 8:45 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, nickel to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain. This line of severe thunderstorms runs from north of Pincher Creek to Claresholm to Taber, and is heading to the north at 60 km/h. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. 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 . Watches 8:58 PM MDT Friday 23 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely 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. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! 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. 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 .