Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm in Effect for Clearwater County

Source: ECCC · Clearwater County near Nordegg

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A yellow warning for a severe thunderstorm is in effect near Ram Falls Provincial Park in Clearwater County, with damaging wind gusts, quarter-size hail and heavy rain possible.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm
Affected area
Clearwater County near Nordegg
Issued
August 21, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for a severe thunderstorm. The alert was sent at 2026-08-21T00:03:45-00:00 and is effective immediately until 2026-08-21T01:46:45-00:00.

Affected Areas

Clearwater Co. near Nordegg and Big Horn Res.

What You Should Do

Large hail may cause significant damage and injury. Residents should monitor conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

At 6:02 p.m. MDT, a severe thunderstorm located near Ram Falls Provincial Park is moving southeast at 20 km/h. Damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are possible.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 2026-08-21T00:03:45-00:00 until 2026-08-21T01:46:45-00:00.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
A yellow warning for a severe thunderstorm is in effect near Ram Falls Provincial Park in Clearwater County, with damaging wind gusts, quarter-size hail and heavy rain possible.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Clearwater County near Nordegg. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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