Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lethbridge and areas south
Environment Canada warns fast-moving storms crossing southern Alberta Thursday evening could turn severe with damaging wind gusts.
Why it matters
Residents in and south of Lethbridge should be prepared for fast-developing, potentially damaging storms this evening.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lethbridge and areas to the south on Thursday evening, warning that conditions favour the development of dangerous storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts.
The weather agency said thunderstorms were moving quickly through southern Alberta and that some could become severe, potentially bringing damaging hail, wind or rain in addition to wind gusts.
Officials reminded residents to go indoors when thunder is heard, noting that lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. They urged people to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts from Environment Canada.
Residents who witness severe weather can report it by emailing ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, calling 1-800-239-0484, or posting on social media using the hashtag #ABStorm.
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