Edmonton weather: Thunderstorm risk late today, rainy Thursday
Edmonton will see a mix of weather on Wednesday, according to CTV Edmonton's Cory Edel's forecast.
A sunny and warm start across the Edmonton area and most of central and north-central Alberta.
We were expecting some clouds and a few scattered showers through the region this morning, but that hasn't developed at all.
However, that doesn't change much about the outlook for this afternoon and evening.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop along the foothills and in northwestern Alberta through the afternoon hours. There's the potential for SOME of these storms to turn severe with large hail being the main threat.
The main risk zone for severe storms will be in southern Alberta, with the potential for some supercell thunderstorms and a slight risk of a tornado.
Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists are also eyeballing northwestern Alberta for the potential for some funnel clouds this afternoon (very low chance, but a non-zero possibility of a landspout tornado).
So...it'll be another day to keep an eye and ear on the severe weather advisories across parts of Alberta. The severe storms Tuesday night all stayed well to the south and southwest of Edmonton, but we'll see how today plays out.
An area of low pressure will form in southern Alberta later today and then slowly drift eastward.
Along the trough of low pressure stretch back to the northwest of that system...we're expecting some steadier rain around Edmonton and northwest toward Whitecourt plus areas east toward Lloydminster.
If the system sets up as expected, we're in for a morning of steady (heavy, at times) rain in and around Edmonton. The rain should taper off in the afternoon with some clearing late in the day Thursday.
Here's the forecast for Edmonton and area:
Today - Partly cloudy. 60% chance of a late-day shower or thunderstorm.
High: 22
Tonight - 60% chance of a shower or thunderstorm early evening.
A few clouds overnight.
9pm: 16
Thursday - Morning rain (possibly heavy), tapering off in the afternoon with some late-day clearing.
Morning Low: 11
Afternoon High: 17
Friday - Partly cloudy. Slight risk of a late-day shower.
Morning Low: 9
Afternoon High: 20
Saturday - Mix of sun & cloud.
Morning Low: 12
Afternoon High: 17
Sunday - Partly cloudy.
Morning Low: 6
Afternoon High: 18
Monday - Partly cloudy
Morning Low: 8
Afternoon High: 19
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