Strong storms delivered a direct hit to Edmonton late Saturday, pushing very large hail near the city limits. A tornado warning was issued for Stony Plain, west of Edmonton, as rotating clouds tracked across the region. Another warning covered Yellowhead County as the cell kept its strength. Heavy rain caused flash flooding across low-lying areas of the metro. Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton sat closed under standing water. Busy stretches of road shut down as crews responded to blocked intersections. Travel plans were thrown into chaos across the city, with drivers slogging through the sudden downpour.
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Severe thunderstorm flooding shuts down Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton - Global News
Severe thunderstorm flooding shuts down Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton Global News
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Severe Thunderstorm Causes Major Flooding and Road Closures in Edmonton - SSBCrack
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Major Flooding and Road Closures in Edmonton SSBCrack
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Severe thunderstorms expected in Alberta on Saturday with risks of large hail and tornadoes - SSBCrack
Severe thunderstorms expected in Alberta on Saturday with risks of large hail and tornadoes SSBCrack