Active AlertsVegreville, AB

Yellow Warning - Heat

Issued at Fri 3:27 PM May. 29

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Recommended Action

Residents of and visitors to the warned regions are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours: - Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day. - Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cooled indoor spaces where possible. - Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated. - Check for your children or pets before you exit your vehicle. Do not leave any person or pet inside a closed vehicle, for any length of time. Monitor for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as high body temperature, lack of sweat, confusion, fainting, and unconsciousness. Pay particular attention to individuals that can experience earlier or more severe effects from heat including infants, children, seniors, and individuals with pre-existing lung, heart, kidney, nervous system, mental health or diabetic conditions, outdoor workers, as well as those who are socially isolated.

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Yellow Watch - Severe Thunderstorm

Issued at Fri 6:18 PM May. 29

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

The risk of severe thunderstorms will continue until after midnight for some areas.

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Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

Recommended Action

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Secure loose objects.

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Fri 11:53 AM May. 29

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Significant rainfall is expected across parts of Alberta beginning Sunday, with total rainfall amounts of 50 to 90 mm likely. Localized amounts over 100 mm are possible.

Rain will begin Saturday night into Sunday and become heavy at times, especially across central Alberta and the foothills. The rainfall will persist into the work week before easing Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Stay informed by monitoring local forecasts and be prepared for impacts. Consider postponing outdoor activities. The Alberta River Forecast Centre provides information on current stream flow conditions and alerts. Check Alberta 511 for road conditions

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

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