Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Red Deer County and Lacombe County on Tuesday evening.
According to the alert, ECCC said meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to toonie-size hail and heavy rain.
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Affected areas include:
- Lacombe County near Clive, Alix and Mirror
- Red Deer County near Elnora, Lousana and Delburne
- Red Deer County near Pine Lake
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As of 7:44 p.m., the thunderstorm is located 15 km west of Delburne and is moving east at 20 km/h.
ECCC advised residents to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
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