Published on Jul. 8, 2026, 12:38 PM
A multi-day severe thunderstorm threat for Alberta and Saskatchewan, with the risk for very large hail and potentially damaging winds
Severe thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days across the Prairies, with risks of very large hail and damaging winds.
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Stay weather-aware if travelling in areas under severe storm risk, and keep informed of local alerts.
Wednesday: Strong to damaging wind threat spans Alberta, Saskatchewan
A low pressure system is moving across British Columbia, reaching the northern B.C.-Alberta border Wednesday. Winds will intensify in northeastern B.C. and northwestern Alberta through the afternoon, with gusts reaching 60 km/h.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast for northern and central Alberta during the late afternoon and evening. Areas at risk include Edmonton, Slave Lake, Cold Lake, Fort McMurray, and extending north to Hay River, NWT.
Hazards include heavy rain, large hail, and strong to damaging winds.
A linear storm mode could generate powerful outflow wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h as storms strengthen and move toward Fort McMurray, Cold Lake, and Wainwright, eventually crossing into Saskatchewan.