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ENDED: Severe thunderstorm warning for Red Deer area

Jul 3, 2026 | 6:10 PM

A severe thunderstorm advisory (yellow warning) has been issued for the Red Deer area.

Per Environment and Climate Change Canada:

At 6:03 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain.

This thunderstorm is located in northern Red Deer and is moving southeast at 40 km/h. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

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Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

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