Extreme weather expected in central Alberta Tuesday evening
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Meteorologists say parts of central and northern Alberta could see severe thunderstorm activity and strong winds Tuesday afternoon, with the possibility of tornadoes.
Meteorologists say parts of central and northern Alberta could see severe thunderstorm activity and strong winds with the potential to trigger tornadoes later Tuesday.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of central Alberta Tuesday afternoon, including Edmonton.
The government weather agency said severe thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and into the evening.
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.”
Global Edmonton meteorologist Jesse Beyer said it looks like the most active time for areas northwest of Edmonton will be between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sara Hoffman, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said Alberta should expect typical summer severe weather on Tuesday and into Wednesday.
She said that could include localized heavy rain, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes.
Precipitation amounts aren’t expected to be too high in northern Alberta, B.C. and the Northwest Territories, where there are wildfires burning.
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