Alberta storm causes damage from hail, flash floods
Posted Jun 13, 2020 9:08 pm.
Last Updated Jun 14, 2020 10:58 am.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – A Saturday Alberta storm has caused major damage due to large hail and flooding around the city.
The severe thunderstorm warning took effect just before 5:30 p.m Saturday.
Videos of large hail coming down from the Northeast and roads flooding all around the city.
https://twitter.com/KenzieMenzak/status/1271999921084788738?s=20
Winds up to 60km/h had environment Canada meteorologists tracking a severe thunderstorm in southern Alberta that’s capable of producing a tornado.
Cardston, Lethbridge, and surrounding areas that is capable of producing very strong wind gusts and heavy rain.
The storm is located 20km/h northeast of Del Bonita and is moving northeast at 60km/h.
If you get caught driving through a storm and visibility is reduced, slow down and watch for tail lights to remain safe.
Another listener sent these pictures in! Flooding in NE Calgary as well…. #abstorm @660NEWS pic.twitter.com/vgyXlxgMXW
— Kenzie Menzak (@KenzieMenzak) June 14, 2020
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