Setup for severe storms targets parts of B.C. and Alberta, chance for hail

After a stormy Tuesday in Saskatchewan that saw a tornado warning and numerous watches issued, the chance for thunderstorms will move westward on Wednesday, pushing into Alberta and B.C. The greatest risk for severe storms will lie in northern and central Alberta, and northeastern B.C.

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The thunderstorm risk isn’t good news for B.C., where wildfire activity has spread westward following last weekend’s storms that generated 24,000 lightning strikes in the province.

Wednesday

Areas: Alberta, eastern B.C.

Timing: Afternoon and evening

Weather: Thunderstorms will develop in central and northern Alberta Wednesday afternoon, bringing the risk of strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

The greatest chance for storms to become severe will be northwest of Edmonton, Alta., and continue into northeastern B.C.

In Calgary, there is the chance for some rain and thunderstorms to develop in the evening, which could impact Stampede events.

Keep The Weather Network’s app handy on your phone to peek at the radar and keep up with watches and warnings as the day progresses.

Stay close to a safe shelter in case storms threaten your location. And remember, the greatest danger in any thunderstorm is lightning. If you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck by lightning.

Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on the severe storm threat across the Prairies.

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