Tornado warnings dropped for southern, central Alberta

Tornado warnings were issued for Airdrie, Cochrane, Drumheller, Olds, Sundre and Three Hills on Sunday evening, but were dropped just before 10 p.m.

"Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado," the agency said in a statement, earlier in the day.

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"Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible."

Golf ball-sized hail has been reported.

"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately," Environment Canada advises.

The provincial map was a sea of red most of the weekend denoting ongoing heat warnings and a handful of severe thunderstorm warnings.

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