In what is starting to seem like Groundhog DayThe Edmonton region is bracing for another evening thunderstorm.
Environment Canada said Tuesday afternoon conditions were favorable for the development of severe storms that could produce strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
There is also a risk of tornadoes, the national weather agency said in issuing thunderstorm and tornado forecasts for the region surrounding Edmonton.
Late afternoon thunderstorms will develop in the Rocky Mountain House and Edson areas before moving east toward central Alberta.
Storms are expected to reach the Edmonton area by late afternoon.
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It’s a hot day and some people may be enjoying an afternoon or evening on the water.
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If this happens when severe weather hits, Environment Canada advises people to immediately head to shore and take shelter, as it is especially dangerous to be on a small boat in open water during a thunderstorm.
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Environment Canada said significant damage or destruction to infrastructure and homes, such as roofs and fences, as well as trees and other outdoor objects, is possible.
Heavy rain could also flood roads and low-lying areas, especially now that the soil is saturated from the amount of rain that has fallen in recent weeks.
On Friday around 7:30 p.m., a 45 km/h storm with damaging wind gusts, quarter-size hail and heavy rain moved across west and north Edmonton.
Then, around 2 p.m. Saturday, an even larger 60 km/h system that Environment Canada said was capable of producing a tornado that blew out of the west, creating typhoon-like conditions that sent drivers seeking shelter under freeway overpasses.
Heavy rain and strong winds downed trees, damaged buildings and flooded streets and low-lying areas, such as under the overpasses at 170th and 178th Street Whitemud Drive at the west end.
Drivers are urged not to drive on flooded roads as their vehicle could stall and they could be stranded.
Flooding in the low-lying area of Whitemud Drive under the 170 Street overpass in west Edmonton on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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Tornado watches are produced when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that can cause tornadoes.
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Here’s what you should do in the event of a tornado or if a tornado warning is issued in your area:
- Go to a room on the lowest floor, away from exterior walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell, or interior closet;
- Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelters and, if you can, move into a durable building;
- As a last resort, lie down in a low place and protect your head from flying debris.
Albertans are advised to be prepared for severe weather. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris, flying debris, or approaching hazardous weather, take shelter immediately.
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As of 4 p.m., weather warnings were in effect for much of central Alberta, stretching from Red Deer in the south to Athabasca in the north and from the foothills in the west to the Vegreville area in the east.
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The alert area will change as the storm progresses, so Albertans are advised to monitor both the Environment Canada and Alberta Emergency Alert websites and apps.
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