Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Red Deer, Central Alberta

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Red Deer and Central Alberta.

“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain,” Environment Canada said in a statement at 1:46 p.m. on Monday.

Thunderstorms will develop along the foothills early this afternoon and move eastward, according to Environment Canada.

“Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

“Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors.”

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce large hail, damaging winds and/or torrential rainfall.

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