Environment Canada's weather radar showing the Thunderstorm area of effect, as well as a previous Yellow Warning for Heat. (Image Credit: Environment Canada (Screenshot))
Yellow Watch - Severe Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Medicine Hat area
May 26, 2026 | 4:32 PM
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Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of southeastern Alberta, including Medicine Hat, as conditions remain favourable for the development of dangerous storms late Tuesday afternoon and into the evening.
At 3:20 p.m., meteorologists said they have tracked a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail up to the size of quarters.
The storm is located about 25 kilometres west of Hilda and is moving northwest at 30 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada said damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters and trees is likely with this system.
