Airdrie - Cochrane - Olds - Sundre

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds. Monitor weather conditions..listen for updated statements. If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety precautions. If you would like to report severe weather, you can call 1-800-239-0484. Please note, this phone number is only for reporting severe weather.

An upper level disturbance over Northwestern Montana will track northeastward near Southern Alberta this evening. This feature is expected to trigger scattered thunderstorms, some of which will have the potential to become severe. These thunderstorms will be slow moving, as a result prolonged heavy downpours will be of concern. In addition there will also be a threat of large hail and strong wind gusts. Thunderstorms are also developing along the foothills. Some of these thunderstorms could become severe giving heavy rain, large hail and strong winds.