Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Written By Kelly Allard

Graphic courtesy of Environment Canada

Warnings

6:21 PM MDT Wednesday 20 August 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for:

  • Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield

  • S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains

  • S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee

  • Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park

At 4:44 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to golf ball size hail and heavy rain. This severe thunderstorm is located 25 km southwest of Bindloss and is moving to the east at 90 km/h. Large hail will likely cause significant damage and injury. Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce 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@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

Storm moving in - Alex McCuaig

Kelly Allard
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