Camrose, Alberta could see a stormy end to the day Tuesday, with Environment Canada warning of a risk of thunderstorms and gusty winds by early evening. While the daytime carries a 30 per cent chance of showers, that rises to 60 per cent this evening, with a thunderstorm risk developing after 6 p.m. Daytime southeast winds will shift to the southwest and could gust to 40 km/h as the system moves in.
While no weather alerts were in effect for Camrose as of Tuesday morning, conditions are expected to shift as the day heats up. Fog patches were expected to clear during the morning, giving way to a mix of sun and cloud before the potential storm system moves in. Residents planning to be outdoors during the afternoon or early evening are advised to keep an eye on the sky and head indoors if threatening weather approaches.
The risk in Camrose is part of a larger severe weather setup across central Alberta. Forecasters with The Weather Network have flagged Tuesday as a potentially dangerous day for the broader region, with the possibility of damaging winds, hail as large as 6 cm, and even a tornado or two in some areas. While Camrose may only see isolated thunderstorm activity, residents should be aware that any storms that do fire up could turn strong quickly.
The unsettled weather comes as Edmonton, about 90 km to the north, deals with the aftermath of its wettest summer on record. The city has already received 511 mm of rain in June and July — more than triple the usual amount — leading to widespread flooding and road closures after back-to-back storms on July 25 and 27. Those same storm systems have kept the ground saturated throughout central Alberta, which could increase the risk of localized flooding if heavy downpours hit the Camrose area.
Environment Canada is the official source for severe weather watches and warnings. Residents can report severe weather by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-800-239-0484.
