A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Edmonton area Saturday night.
Environment Canada says as of 6:20 p.m. Saturday, a thunderstorm warning is in effect for:
- City of Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park
- Sturgeon County near Morinville, Volmer and Big Lake
- Fort Saskatchewan and northern Strathcona County
- County of Thorhild near Newbrook and Long Lake Provincial Park
Environment Canada is warning of an arcing line of thunderstorms extending from just south east of Thorhild to 5 kilometres south of Barrhead to 15 kilometres southwest of Mayerthorpe. The line is moving eastward at 60 km/h.
The main threat with this line is damaging wind gusts with speeds in excess of 100 km/h already reported. These winds can affect areas well in advance of the line. Large hail and heavy downpours are also possible.
Click here to keep track of all weather watches and warnings in the province from Environment Canada.
