Update: Severe thunderstorm warning ends in Brooks, thunderstorm watch still in effect in Medicine Hat

Environment Canada says the storm is located near Brooks and is moving to the east at 50 km/h. The storm is capable of producing nickel to ping-pong-sized hail and heavy rain.

“Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors,” Environment Canada said.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect when thunderstorms are capable of or already producing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall.

NEWELL COUNTY, AB- Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Brooks and surrounding Newell County.

Environment Canada says conditions may be favourable for severe thunderstorms, that bring heavy winds, large hail and heavy winds .

A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for the following regions:

Foothills Co. near Blackie
M.D. of Taber near Enchant
Rocky View Co. near Chestermere Dalroy and Dalemead
Siksika Res. 146
Vulcan Co. near Arrowwood Herronton and Queenstown
Vulcan Co. near Carmangay and Champion
Vulcan Co. near Lomond Travers and Little Bow Reservoirs
Vulcan Co. near Milo
Vulcan Co. near Vulcan and Ensign
Wheatland Co. near Hussar
Wheatland Co. near Standard and Gleichen
Wheatland Co. near Strathmore Lyalta and Carseland

The national weather service says severe weather conditions could persist until late this evening.

To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm.

by Tiffany Goodwein

Update: Severe thunderstorm warning ends in Brooks, thunderstorm watch still in effect in Medicine Hat

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