Severe storms could bring hail, heavy rain and tornado risk to Alberta (opens original article in a new tab)

Severe storms with hail, heavy rain, and tornado risk are affecting southern Alberta, with Environment Canada issuing weather warnings and a tornado reported in northern Alberta.

• Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for southern Alberta regions including Calgary, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat.
• Storms may bring wind gusts up to 80 km/h, large hail, heavy rain, and a slight tornado risk.
• A tornado was reported near Girouxville in northern Alberta on Tuesday evening.