By Sheldon Spackman

Take Cover

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Red Deer and surrounding area

Jun 30, 2023 | 10:01 PM

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in place for the City of Red Deer, Penhold, Innisfail, Bowden, Pine Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Stephansson House. Other nearby areas affected by this warning include Rocky Mountain House, Crimson Lake, Caroline and the James River Bridge.

At 10:45 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, nickel to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain. This severe thunderstorm is located just southwest of Red Deer and is moving toward the northeast at 15 km/h.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

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