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By Jesse Gill

Weather Alert

Thunderstorm watch issued for southern Alberta

Jul 28, 2025 | 2:59 PM

A severe thunderstrom watch was issued by Environment Canada for most of southern Alberta including Lethbridge and Medicine Hat at 10:35 a.m. on Monday, July 28.

Environment Canada says that conditions are favourable for the development of a dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain.

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Courtesy/Environment Canada

The weather agency said that thunderstorms are expected to develop over southern Alberta this afternoon and evening.

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Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

It’s advised to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada for the latest.