Weather

Twisted weather: Alberta ahead of average tornado count at 18 so far this year

EDMONTON - Alberta storm chaser Chris Kiernan has hardly had a moment's rest since the start of the tornado season last month. "This season has been quite more active," said Kiernan, who is based out ...

Jul 23, 2019

Heat warning issued for much of Alberta

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for much of Alberta. The agency says a ridge of high pressure continues to build over the Prairies, creating a very warm airmass that will produce daytime ...

Jul 22, 2019

Damp summer means more safety awareness needed

Red Deer has had its fair share of stormy weather so far this summer. For many, it's become frustrating. Therefore, it may surprise locals to learn that rainfall totals for June and the first half of ...

Andrew Snook Jul 15, 2019 According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, there were 3,724 flashes of lightning in the Red Deer area on July 13, like this one which appeared during a storm that delayed the Central Alberta Buccaneers football game at Great Chief Park. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Tornado touches down near Crossfield

A tornado was spotted near Crossfield on Sunday afternoon prompting a Tornado Alert for Kneehill County. The alert was issued the tornado was first spotted at around 2:10 p.m. and was lifted at about ...

Andrew Snook Jul 14, 2019 (Kyle Brittain, The Weather Network)

19 years since the Pine Lake tornado

July 14, 2000 is a date that won't soon be forgotten in Central Alberta. Sunday marks the 19th anniversary of the devastating tornado that ran a destructive path through the Green Acres trailer park a...

Jul 14, 2019 (Channel 6)

Severe storms possible today for Red Deer area

There is a severe threat of thunderstorms in central Alberta today, including Red Deer, according to Environment Canada.As of 9:20 a.m. there are no weather watches or warnings in effect for the regio...

Jul 10, 2019

Weather Advisory: Conditions favourable for funnel clouds

Environment Canada says funnel clouds are possible into Tuesday evening and as a result has issued a weather advisory for the Red Deer - Ponoka - Innisfail - Stettler region. These types of funnel clo...

Jun 25, 2019

Flooding shuts down parts of Bower Place after heavy rainfall

Portions of Bower Place Shopping Centre became severely flooded Thursday afternoon following a torrential downpour that hit the region. Parts of the mall which ended up being taped off were the sectio...

Josh Hall Jun 13, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Special air quality statement for Red Deer and area

Smoke drifting south from the wildfires raging in northern Alberta has led to Environment Canada issuing a special air quality statement for the Red Deer - Ponoka - Innisfail - Stettler region.High le...

May 29, 2019 (Alberta Agriculture and Forestry)

Red Deer County crews douse grass fire on Hwy 2A

Red Deer County fire crews put out a small grass fire along Hwy 2A Saturday afternoon.Deputy Chief Ivan Dijkstra says they responded around 3:30 to the blaze just south of the CN rail bridge and on th...

May 26, 2019 (Missa Marie)