WWCN15 CWWG 190039

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH

FOR SOUTHERN ALBERTA

UPDATED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA

AT 6:39 P.M. MDT MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2025.

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR:

      ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE - CAROLINE.



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==DISCUSSION==



CONDITIONS ARE FAVOURABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEVERE 

THUNDERSTORMS THAT MAY BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STRONG WIND GUSTS, 

LARGE HAIL AND HEAVY RAIN. THERE IS ALSO A RISK OF A TORNADO.



THE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING.



BE PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER. IF THREATENING WEATHER APPROACHES, 

TAKE COVER IN A BASEMENT OR INTERIOR ROOM. IF OUTSIDE, PROTECT 

YOURSELF FROM FLYING DEBRIS AND HAIL. WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO 

INDOORS(EXCLAMATION MARK) LIGHTNING KILLS AND INJURES CANADIANS 

EVERY YEAR. 



SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHES ARE ISSUED WHEN CONDITIONS ARE 

FAVOURABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING 

DAMAGING HAIL, WIND OR RAIN. 



PLEASE CONTINUE TO MONITOR ALERTS AND FORECASTS ISSUED BY 

ENVIRONMENT CANADA. TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER, SEND AN EMAIL TO 

ABSTORM(AT)EC.GC.CA, CALL 1-800-239-0484 OR POST REPORTS ON X USING 

(HASH)ABSTORM.



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