Diminished thunderstorm risk pops up in Alberta again on Tuesday
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However, the risk will be on a diminished scale, with non-severe storms possible in parts of Alberta. The main hazards will be strong winds, heavy rain and small hail.
Folks in the area should keep an eye on local weather alerts and watch the radar for incoming severe weather.
Tuesday sees a renewed, but weakened storm risk in Alberta
Another risk for Alberta foothill hailers exists Tuesday, but the threat will be less severe than it was during the past several days. Storms will develop by the afternoon but lose dynamics as they try to track east away from the Rockies.
Folks in the area should keep an eye on local weather alerts and watch the radar for incoming severe weather.
Several days of hot and muggy temperatures will follow Tuesday's threat, with feels-like values into the 30s for much of Alberta, including Calgary, Wednesday and Thursday.
However, Albertans can expect a wet and cool holiday August weekend.
Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across Alberta.
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