Calgary's About To Get Pummelled With Severe Rain And Hail & It Could Get Dangerous
Be careful out there, Calgary.
On Friday, July 17, Environment Canada placed the city of Calgary under a "severe thunderstorm" watch. These storms are set to form in the foothills in the afternoon and could have dramatic effects on Calgary's weather.
Editor's Choice: Twitter Users Are Hilariously Roasting Drake's Back Tattoos After Shirtless Photos Surface
“
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Environment Canada
The warning could be extended to include other parts of southern Alberta later in the day.
The weather agency advises locals to remain indoors as large hail can destroy property and hurt people.
Whereas "strong wind gusts" are known to throw loose objects into the air and even overturn large vehicles in extreme scenarios.
The article's cover photo was used for illustrative purposes only.