Calgary, parts of south-central Alberta put under thunderstorm warning Sunday

Calgary was placed under a severe thunderstorm warning Sunday afternoon, just over a week after another severe storm hit the area.

While the city was put under a thunderstorm watch around 11:30 a.m., the watch was upgraded to a warning shortly after 3 p.m. The warning ended after 6 p.m.

Environment Canada said its meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms, “capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to toonie-size hail and heavy rain.”

The storm cluster is focused on Calgary as well as areas east and northeast of Calgary, according to the weather agency.

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The storm system was expected to move east.

Environment Canada also issued severe thunderstorm warnings for the following areas: Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, Sundre, Brooks, Strathmore, Drumheller, Three Hills and Vulcan.

Heavy downpours and hail can cause flash floods, water pooling, property damage and injuries, said Environment Canada.

Other parts of the province remained under a thunderstorm watch Sunday, including some parts of central and northern Alberta.