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: (Lacombe Co. near Eckville)

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red warning - tornado - ended

Tornadoes associated with this alert are no longer expected in the area. ### Area: (Lacombe Co. near Eckville)

July 18

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 7:39 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This dangerous thunderstorm is located near Leedale and is moving toward the northeast at 25 km/h. Communities in the path include: Leedale ### 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: (Lacombe Co. near Eckville, Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley)

July 18

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 7:39 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. ### 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: (Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake, Lacombe Co. near Eckville, Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley)

July 18

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 7:39 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This dangerous thunderstorm is located near Leedale and is moving toward the northeast at 25 km/h. Communities in the path include: Leedale ### 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: (Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake, Lacombe Co. near Eckville, Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley)

July 18

red warning - tornado - in effect

At 7:00 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This dangerous thunderstorm is located near Codner and is moving toward the northeast at 25 km/h. Communities in the path include: Codner Alhambra Leslieville ### 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: (Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake)