Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for area

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region. 

Environment Canada says that thunderstorms could roll through north-central Alberta this afternoon which includes Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Redwater, Fort Saskatchewan, and St. Albert. 

"Many of these thunderstorms will be slow-moving, and a few of them may become severe producing heavy rainfall and nickel-size hail," said Environment Canada in a release. 

Keep in mind that hail can cause property damage and that excessive rain could cause unsafe driving conditions. 

The watch will remain in place until 11:52 p.m. 

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