A severe thunderstorm alert for Drumheller and area has been issued by Environment Canada.
The warning covers the following areas:
Kneehill Co. near Acme and Linden
Kneehill Co. near Carbon
Kneehill Co. near Three Hills
Kneehill Co. near Torrington and Wimborne
Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley
Rocky View Co. near Irricana Beiseker and Kathyrn
S.A. 2 near Finnegan and Little Fish Lake Prov. Park
Starland Co. near Michichi and Delia
Starland Co. near Morrin and Munson
Starland Co. near Rumsey and Rowley
Town of Drumheller
Wheatland Co. near Hwys 569 and 848
Wheatland Co. near Rockyford and Rosebud
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain.
The weather agency notes that severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.
People are reminded to be prepared for severe weather and take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Find a complete list of Environment Canada’s Alberta Weather Alerts at http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=ab
