Yellow Warning - Severe Thunderstorm in Effect for Cold Lake Area

Source: ECCC · Cold Lake, Alberta

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on July 19, 2026, 5 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for a severe thunderstorm near Cold Lake capable of damaging winds, quarter-size hail and heavy rain.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Cold Lake, Alberta
Issued
July 19, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 5 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cold Lake, Alberta.

Alert Details

Yellow warning for severe thunderstorm issued by Environment Canada. Effective 2026-06-19T21:11:00-00:00, expires 2026-06-20T00:09:00-00:00.

Affected Areas

M.D. of Bonnyville near Cold Lake and City of Cold Lake.

What You Should Do

Monitor conditions closely. Be prepared for possible flash flooding, reduced visibility, damaging hail and wind gusts. Seek shelter if large hail or strong winds occur.

Expected Conditions

Severe thunderstorm located 15 km northwest of Cold Lake moving southeast at 25 km/h. Capable of damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail, and heavy rain. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Timeline

Alert in effect from 3:10 p.m. MDT on June 19, 2026 until 00:09 UTC on June 20, 2026.

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for a severe thunderstorm near Cold Lake capable of damaging winds, quarter-size hail and heavy rain.
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 Cold Lake, Alberta. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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