By rdnewsNOW staff

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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

May 18, 2021 | 11:11 AM

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Red Deer – Ponoka – Innisfail – Stettler region.

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms today in central Alberta.

“Thunderstorms will develop late this morning and afternoon and will move to the northeast. Some of these thunderstorms may produce up to nickel sized hail, local downpours and gusty winds.”

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

A special weather statement for the region remains in effect with Environment Canada saying rain today will change to wet snow overnight.

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