Road Condition Notice: Heavy rainfall and localized flooding have impacted some County roads. Crews are actively assessing conditions. Road closures or restrictions may occur with little notice.

Localized Flooding Notice : Localized flooding is possible throughout Thorhild County. Residents are encouraged to monitor conditions, avoid flooded areas, and never drive through standing water. Stay informed and follow County updates as conditions change.

Report blocked culverts, damaged roadways, or other emergent County problems through Public Works at 780-398-3977. For life threatening emergencies always call 911.

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red warning - tornado - ended

Tornadoes associated with this alert are no longer expected in the area. ### Area: (Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley, Kneehill Co. near Three Hills)

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### Area: (S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa)

July 4

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 7:06 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This tornadic thunderstorm is located over Comet and is moving east at 45 km/h. ### This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado. Area: (S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa)

July 4

red warning - tornado - ended

Tornadoes associated with this alert are no longer expected in the area. ### Area: (Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley, Kneehill Co. near Three Hills)

July 4

yellow watch - tornado - in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes this evening. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. ### Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (Red Deer Co. near Pine Lake, Red Deer Co. near Elnora Lousana and Delburne, Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands, Co. of Stettler near Big Valley, Co. of Stettler near Donalda, Co. of Stettler near Botha and Gadsby, Co. of Stettler near Byemoor and Endiang, Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park, Flagstaff Co. near Forestburg and Galahad, Kneehill Co. near Torrington and Wimborne, Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley, Kneehill Co. near Three Hills, Starland Co. near Rumsey and Rowley, Starland Co. near Morrin and Munson, Starland Co. near Michichi and Delia, Co. of Paintearth near Castor and Fleet, Co. of Paintearth near Brownfield, Co. of Paintearth near Coronation and Throne, S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa, S.A. 2 near Hanna and Richdale, S.A. 4 near Veteran and Consort, S.A. 4 near Hemaruka Wiste and Monitor Creek, S.A. 4 near Kirriemuir and Compeer, S.A. 3 near Youngstown, S.A. 3 near Sedalia and New Brigden, S.A. 3 near Oyen and Cereal, S.A. 3 near Sibbald and Esther, M.D. of Provost near Bodo)

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