Environment Canada warned people in southern Alberta about severe thunderstorms that could hammer the region Friday afternoon and evening. The organization said there was a chance damaging wind gusts and hail.
Click here for a current list of watches and warnings around Alberta.
The difference between a special weather statement, a severe thunderstorm watch and a severe thunderstorm warning
Environment Canada issues a special weather statement when there is potential for an event that may approach the warning or watch criteria.
A severe thunderstorm watch is issued when there is a good chance of severe weather developing.
A severe thunderstorm warning has four elements: winds greater than 90 km/h, hail greater than 2 cm, flooding rains, or a tornado.
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