Edmonton weather: Thunderstorms rock central Alberta, chance of more Monday

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So, for those that love a good storm, I think it’s safe to say. Keep your eyes to the skies. Mother Nature doesn’t seem finished with us yet

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Allison Pelech

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A look at Monday’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.

Edmonton weather extremes in July

It’s July in Edmonton, So here’s a look at some of the historical temperatures we’ve faced in July.

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It’s 14.4 C at the Edmonton Blatchford weather station with 7 km/h winds from the southwest.

Twitter, (ugggh X 🙄) was filled with photos and video from thunderstorms that rolled into central Alberta on Sunday night.

The skies put on a lightshow that dazzled storm lovers.

There is a 30 per cent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm Monday afternoon followed by a 60 per cent chance of showers and a thunderstorm in the evening.

Even in the early morning on Tuesday we are at risk of another thunderstorm.

So, for those that love a good storm, I think it’s safe to say. Keep your eyes to the skies. Mother Nature doesn’t seem finished with us yet.

weather July 31

Today’s forecast

Today: Sunny. A mix of sun and cloud late this afternoon with 30 per cent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 7 or high.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Low 15.

Tomorrow: Mainly cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers early in the morning and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing in the morning. High 25. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high.

Sunrise: 5:48 a.m.

Sunset: 9:32 p.m.