Multi-day threat for severe storms persists in Alberta, risk of large hail
Hot temperatures, upslope flow and a healthy pocket of moisture will allow thunderstorms to bubble up Wednesday afternoon across parts of southern and central Alberta. Prepare to act quickly if severe weather warnings are issued.
Folks across Alberta could see thunderstorms come to fruition again on Wednesday as the pattern remains favourable for severe weather.
A few of the storms could turn severe in the southern foothills, including the Calgary and Red Deer areas.
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Keep an eye on the radar throughout the day as storms bubble across the southern foothills, and northeastern and central areas.
Wednesday storm risk
Thunderstorms are expected to fire up beginning Wednesday afternoon, some of which could meet severe criteria.
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Storms will initiate in two locations. The first will be in northeastern and central Alberta, while the second will be along the southern foothills.
A lot of storms will be quite weak, with some cells becoming stronger and could warrant a warning. The main threat will be large hail (nickel- to toonie-sized), strong wind gusts, and some downpours.
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As a reminder to Albertans: Do not stop under overpasses on the highway to hide from severe weather.
The heat will build across the western Prairies this week, with widespread low- to mid-30s expected by mid-week.
Unfortunately, the heat will be accompanied by dry conditions, which can lead to wildfires expanding rapidly.
That heat will continue through the end of the week and weekend, and temperatures could reach the upper 30s across Alberta early next week, as well.
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