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Severe thunderstorm watches issued for areas southeast of Edmonton

Click to play video: 'Edmonton Weather Forecast: May 24'
Edmonton Weather Forecast: May 24
WATCH ABOVE: Global meteorologist Jesse Beyer's forecast for Edmonton and surrounding areas from 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019. – May 24, 2019

Strong winds, pea- to dime-size hail and heavy rain are possible from a near-stationary thunderstorm located 15 kilometres south of Ryley, Alta., on Friday afternoon.

Environment Canada issued a thunderstorm warning for areas southeast of Edmonton at 3:38 pm Friday. The warning was dropped less than an hour later but severe thunderstorm watches were also issued Friday afternoon.

“The upper-level flow isn’t substantial, so these are slow-moving storms, meaning areas affected may deal with severe conditions for a longer time than typical faster moving storms,” Global Edmonton’s chief meteorologist Jesse Beyer said.

“East central Alberta will continue to see conditions for possible severe pulse storms throughout this evening.”

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Environment Canada advises that when threatening weather approaches, people take cover immediately. Heavy rain can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

For a complete list of areas under the watches and warnings, click here.

Watch below: Mike Sobel’s early-morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.

Click to play video: 'Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, May 24, 2019'
Edmonton early morning weather forecast: Friday, May 24, 2019

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