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WWCN15 CWWG 181639
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
FOR SOUTHERN ALBERTA
ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA
AT 10:39 A.M. MDT MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2025.
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR:
=NEW= 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.
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO FORM OVER WEST CENTRAL ALBERTA THIS
AFTERNOON AND MOVE EASTWARD INTO THE EVENING. SOME OF THESE
THUNDERSTORMS MAY BE SEVERE.
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.
HTTP://WEATHER.GC.CA
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