Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the city of Edmonton and surrounding areas shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
“Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing up to toonie-size hail and heavy rain,” the weather agency said on its website.
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Edmontonians were advised to take cover if threatening weather approaches.
About 20 minutes later, the warning was lifted but the city and surrounding areas remained under a severe thunderstorm watch. At about 6:20 p.m., another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Edmonton and surrounding areas.
At 7:02 p.m., the second severe thunderstorm warning was lifted but a severe thunderstorm watch remained in effect. Shortly before 9 p.m., another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Edmonton and surrounding areas.
“This thunderstorm is located just northwest of Leduc and is moving to the northeast at 40 km/h,” Environment Canada said.
Shortly after 10 p.m., Environment Canada lifted all severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for other parts of central Alberta and a rainfall warning remains in effect for areas in west-central Alberta.
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For a complete list of areas in Alberta that have been issued a weather alert, click here.
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