A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Central Alberta including the City of Edmonton.

Environment Canada issued the watch just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday for the following areas:
 

  • Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park
  • Spruce Grove, Morinville, Mayerthorpe, Evansburg
  • Leduc, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Tofield
  • Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Redwater, Smoky Lake
  • Red Deer, Ponoka, Innisfail, Stettler
  • Whitecourt, Edson, Fox Creek, Swan Hills
  • Lloydminster, Wainwright, Vermilion, Provost
  • Rocky Mountain House, Caroline
     

Environment Canada says severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible for Sunday afternoon and into the evening.

Click here to follow Environment Canada's weather watches and warnings for Alberta.