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Environment Canada says parts of central Alberta could see ‘nickel-sized hail and heavy rain’ on Tuesday

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A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of central Alberta late Tuesday afternoon.

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Shortly before 4:30 p.m., Environment Canada said its meteorologists were “tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-sized hail and heavy rain.”

Warnings were issued for parts of Red Deer County, Lacombe County, Stettler County and Paintearth County.

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Shortly before 5 p.m., warnings were also issued for areas in the County of Minburn, Lamont County and the Municipal District of Provost.

Shortly after 5 p.m., a warning was also issued for Smoky Lake County.

Shortly after 5:30 p.m., a warning was issued for parts of the Municipal District of Bonnyville.

All severe thunderstorm warnings in Alberta were lifted later in the evening.

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Other parts of Alberta were under a severe thunderstorm watch late Tuesday afternoon.

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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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