Environment Canada is warning that extreme thunderstorms could hit many central Alberta communities, bringing strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail. A severe thunderstorm 'capable of producing very strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail,' is being monitored, the agency said. A severe thunderstorm "capable of producing very strong wind gusts and up to nickel size hail," is being monitored, the agency said. The agency has issued several warnings and watches Thursday afternoon. "Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes," the agency said.

Source: CBC News June 02, 2016 23:02 UTC