Severe thunderstorm watch

Thunderstorm Madness: Don't Forget Your Umbrella While Watching for Hail!

Severe thunderstorm watches are in place across Southern Alberta & Saskatchewan - Mother Nature's ready to throw us a weather party!

Hold onto your hats, folks! Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Lethbridge region, setting the stage for what could be some wild weather! Conditions are primed for thunderstorms capable of delivering strong wind gusts and large, possibly damaging hail. If you're in the area, it might be a good idea to check your roof and make sure your car isn’t parked under a tree. The thunder is just waiting to crash the party, and it’s bringing a plus-one (or three) in the form of hail!

But that's not all, as much of Southern Saskatchewan is feeling the effects of these impending storms too. Reports suggest that severe thunderstorm activity is expected to develop, especially near the international border late this afternoon or into the evening hours. So grab your favorite snacks and settle in, because the summer storm drama is about to unfold! Just don't forget to look up periodically—it's all part of the fun!

If you're in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, or anywhere in Southeast Alberta, be aware that severe thunderstorm watches are coming your way! Western Saskatchewan isn't getting off easy either, with a combination of severe thunderstorms and rainfall warnings as daring storms move eastward. Talk about a weather showdown! Be sure to grab your emergency kits – or at least an umbrella – as these turbulent skies swirl around.

Now, while you're enjoying the show (from the safety of indoors, of course), let's entertain a couple of interesting facts: Did you know that severe thunderstorms can produce winds over 100 km/h, strong enough to uproot trees and even topple vehicles? Additionally, the largest hailstone ever recorded was a whopping 23 cm in diameter! So, while you're waiting for the rain to stop, remember that nature has a wild side that's both fascinating and a little frightening! Never a dull moment in the world of weather!