Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for parts of central Alberta after a large and dangerous thunderstorm swept through the area.
The agency issued the warning for Leduc County, near Calmar and Devon at about 1:42 p.m. Wednesday.
Meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that was about 50 kilometres southwest of Edmonton and say it had the potential to produce a tornado, large hail, strong wind gusts, and heavy rainfall.
Environment Canada classified the situation as dangerous and life-threatening and advised people to take cover in a sturdy permanent building or underground.
The tornado warning was extended to include Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park just after 2:00 p.m. but all tornado warnings for Alberta were ended just before 4:00 p.m.
The area still remains under a tornado watch and will be closely monitored.
Edmonton International Airport officials suspended operations during the storm due to lightning warnings.
For the latest information, visit the Environment Canada website.
