A thunderstorm warning has ended for the city of Calgary and neighbouring Airdrie, after Environment Canada warned of strong winds and “nickel-size hail” headed for the region Tuesday afternoon.
Environment Canada said in a statement that meteorologists were tracking a “severe thunderstorm” heading toward northern Calgary and Airdrie.
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The weather agency said the storm was “capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-size hail and heavy rain.”
It also warned of heavy downpours, flash floods and the possibility of tornadoes as the storm rolled through.
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