Red Deer, Alberta, is under two yellow weather warnings from Environment Canada as a powerful storm brings heavy rain and strong winds through the middle of the week. A rainfall warning predicts 50 to 100 mm of rain through Wednesday morning, June 3, with local amounts possibly reaching 150 mm, particularly east of Edmonton. A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected to develop Sunday and ease by Monday evening.
As of noon on Monday, June 1, the Red Deer Regional Airport reported light rain, a temperature of 9°C, and north-northwest winds at 39 km/h gusting to 58 km/h. As of early Monday morning, some parts of Alberta had already recorded 60 to 80 mm of rain, fueled by atmospheric moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
The Alberta River Forecast Centre has issued high streamflow advisories for several central Alberta rivers, including the Little Red Deer River, Raven River, Medicine River, and Blindman River. Water levels could rise by 1 to 2 metres, increasing the risk of localized flooding.
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and prepare for possible power outages. High-sided vehicles like transport trucks, RVs, and buses will be especially at risk in the strong winds.
Conditions are expected to improve by Thursday, June 4, with cloudy skies and a high of 20°C. Saturday, June 6, should bring a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 21°C.
