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Thunderstorm alerts issued for Calgary, surrounding area

WATCH: Global Cameraman Paul MacEachern caught this footage while driving through a storm around Calgary.

CALGARY – A severe thunderstorm warning was downgraded for the city of Calgary and surrounding areas after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The warning originally included the city of Chestermere, which is still recovering after flash floods on Sunday.

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Some other areas in southern Alberta remained under a thunderstorm watch as of 5:19 p.m. Tuesday:

Environment Canada warned thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain were possible Tuesday afternoon.

The agency advised people to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

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For the latest Calgary weather forecast, click here.

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