Tornado warning in western Alberta downgraded to severe thunderstorm warning

Breanna Denham took this photo of the storm east of Cynthia, Alberta at 8:21 p.m. on July 15, 2022.

8:11 p.m.: The tornado warning issued for Yellowhead County has ended. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Brazeau County near Cynthia and Lodgepole.

Environment Canada says the thunderstorm is located near Cynthia and is moving east at 25 kilometres per hour.

Twitter user @KDenreyer captured this photo of the storm cell near Drayton Valley on July 15, 2022. (Source: Twitter)

The thunderstorm is capable of producing strong winds, nickel to ping pong ball size hail, and heavy rains.

 7:50 p.m.: Environment and Canada meteorologists are currently tracking severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado 20 kilometres east of Cynthia.

Officials say Doppler radar shows a potential tornado moving east at 25 kilometres and hour. Communities in the path include Cynthia, Alberta.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.

Cynthia is about 170 kilometres west of Edmonton. 

This is a developing story; more information will be posted as it becomes available.