Severe thunderstorms whipped across the city and parts of southern and central Alberta stopping motorists in their tracks and causing flash floods at intersections.

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning on Thursday afternoon for Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, Sundre, Brooks, Strathmore, Vulcan, Drumheller, Three Hills, Red Deer, Innisfail, Ponoka and Stettler.

A tornado warning was also issued by the weather agency for Mountain View County.

For the latest weather warnings, visit the Environment Canada website.