Special Weather Statement
11:01 a.m. MDT Wednesday 13 May 2026

Strong, potentially damaging winds are expected in Alberta on Thursday.

A strong low pressure system will move through Alberta over the next few days. Strong, potentially damaging winds will develop early Thursday morning, with gusts of 80 to 100 km/h expected through parts of central and southern Alberta. Winds will weaken later Thursday evening.

In addition to the severe winds, the low will bring some rainfall through the day on Thursday. Upwards of 30 mm is possible by Friday morning.

Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is likely. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities. Driving conditions will likely be very difficult. High-sided vehicles could be overturned by the wind. Secure loose objects. If outside, protect yourself from flying or falling debris.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

In effect for:
  • S.A. 2 near Hanna and Richdale

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Updated: @ 31-Dec-1969 12:10pm - next update at 12:00am  
Summary / Temperature Wind Rain Outlook
Day time Day time
Currently: 21.1°C, Max: 21.1°C, Min: 5.0°C 21.1°C
Warmer 2.7°C than last hour.

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Feels like: 20.8°C

24-hr difference
2.2°CWarmer 2.2°C than yesterday at this time.
  Today Yesterday
High: 21.1°C
12:09pm
23°C
5:29pm
Low: 5°C
5:02am
1.8°C
5:18am
 Wind from S S
8.8
Gust:
11.3 km/h
2 Bft - Light Breeze
Today: 31.5 km/h 8:58am
Gust Month: 57.9 km/h May 3
Rain Today: 0 mm
Rain Rate (/hr): 0 mm
Rain Yesterday: 0 mm
Storm Rain: 0 mm
This Month: 0.06 mm
Season Total: 0.42 mm
1 rain day in May.
Tonight
Rain
Rain
Humidity & Barometer Almanac Moon
Humidity: 38 % Decreased 7.0% since last hour.
Dew Point: 6.2°C  
Barometer: 998.7 hPa Falling 0.9  hPa/hr
Baro Trend: Falling slowly
Sunrise: 5:38am
Sunset: 9:09pm
Moonrise: 3:59am
Moonset: 5:17pm
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent, Moon at 26 days in cycle
13%
Illuminated
UV Index Forecast UV Index Forecast
13 May 2026
5.5     Medium 
14 May 2026
5.5     Medium 
 EC Weather Forecast  - Outlook: Today & Tonight
Today
Chance of showers (30%)
Chance of showers

Max: 25°C
EC forecast: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this afternoon. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming southwest 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High 25. UV index 5 or moderate.
Davis VP+ forecast: Increasing clouds and cooler, precipitation possible within 6 hrs, windy with possible wind shift to the w, nw, or n.
 
Tonight
Rain
Rain

Min: 8°C
EC forecast: Cloudy. Rain beginning overnight. Occasional blowing dust in a few localities. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 60 gusting to 80 overnight. Low 8.