A number of severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued for parts of central and southern Alberta early Sunday afternoon.
Environment Canada put warnings in place for areas like Brooks.
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The storm was located 50 kilometres west-northwest of Bowden and was moving southeast at 20 km/h.
The agency said “meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-size hail and heavy rain.”
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Environment Canada also put severe thunderstorm watches in place for areas like Airdrie, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Lethbridge.
The agency said thunderstorms are expected to last until late Sunday evening.
All watches and warnings were later dropped.
For a complete list of Alberta weather alerts, click here.
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