UPDATE 2:

The warning has been lifted.

UPDATE:

Environment Canada now says the severe thunderstorm warning area has been expanded to include the Didsbury and Olds areas.  

 

ORIGINAL STORY:

Earlier today (July 12) a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Airdrie, Cochrane and some other areas in Rocky View and Mountain View Counties.  

That watch has now been upgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning for some of those areas, and that includes Airdrie.

The warning is in place for:

  • Rocky View County near Airdrie and Crossfield 
  • Rocky View County near Bottrel and Madden 
  • Mountain View County near Carstairs and Stirlingville
  • Mountain View County near Cremona and Water Valley

Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is located near Dogpound and is moving east at 30 km/h.

The weather office advises taking cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees, and overturn large vehicles.

Take heed of the adage, "when thunder roars, go indoors."  Lightning kills and injures many Canadians each year. 

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more weather events, including large hail, damaging winds, and torrential rainfall.

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