Severe thunderstorms target Alberta Tuesday with giant hail and tornado risk

Some areas in Alberta, including the Edmonton region, may see severe thunderstorms roll through today, with the risk of very large hail and a tornado. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), thunderstorm outlooks from the Storm Prediction Centre show large portions of Alberta at risk of potentially seeing some severe thunderstorm activity today, July 14. There is a high-risk zone present in the province today, surrounding the Edmonton region and west towards Edson and Whitecourt. Areas to the east of YEG are also in the high-risk zone, like Vegreville and Viking. Weather risks in that area include wind gusts of up to 110 kilometres an hour, with thunderstorms that could bring hail up to six centimetres in size, the equivalent of a tennis ball. Up to 60 millimetres of rain may also occur if a thunderstorm materializes, and the possibility of a tornado forming can’t be ruled out. You might also like: - The early fall forecast for Alberta is out and it's looking pretty saturated - New series filmed in Alberta with major stars landing on Netflix - 7 Edmonton companies named among the best in Canada in 2026 Northern and southern portions of the province may see strong wind gusts and some rain if a thunderstorm pops up, while areas outside of the high-risk zone, including Grande Prairie, sections of the QEII, and the central Foothills, may see hail up to three centimeters in size. The risk of strong thunderstorms carries into this evening and the overnight hours, with the outlook still showing Edmonton under a moderate weather risk with wind gusts up to 90 kilometres an hour, hail 2.5 centimetres in size, and 40 millimetres of rain. You can check for any current weather watches and warnings on the ECCC website.

Some areas in Alberta, including the Edmonton region, may see severe thunderstorms roll through today, with the risk of very large hail and a tornado. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), thunderstorm outlooks from the Storm Prediction Centre show large portions of Alberta at risk of potentially seeing some severe thunderstorm activity today, July 14. There is a high-risk zone present in the province today, surrounding the Edmonton region and west towards Edson and Whitecourt.

Areas to the east of YEG are also in the high-risk zone, like Vegreville and Viking. Weather risks in that area include wind gusts of up to 110 kilometres an hour, with thunderstorms that could bring hail up to six centimetres in size, the equivalent of a tennis ball. Up to 60 millimetres of rain may also occur if a thunderstorm materializes, and the possibility of a tornado forming can’t be ruled out.

Northern and southern portions of the province may see strong wind gusts and some rain if a thunderstorm pops up, while areas outside of the high-risk zone, including Grande Prairie, sections of the QEII, and the central Foothills, may see hail up to three centimeters in size. The risk of strong thunderstorms carries into this evening and the overnight hours, with the outlook still showing Edmonton under a moderate weather risk with wind gusts up to 90 kilometres an hour, hail 2.5 centimetres in size, and 40 millimetres of rain.

You can check for any current weather watches and warnings on the ECCC website.