Special Weather Statement
4:40 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. Early Thursday morning strong, potentially damaging winds will develop. Gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected through parts of central and eastern 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

Observed at: Spondin
Date: 4:00 AM MDT Wednesday 13 May 2026
Temp.: 5 °C
Wind: calm
Humidity: 72 %
Dew point: 1 °C
Pressure: kPa
Tendency: kPa
Visibility: km
Sunrise: 5:38
Sunset: 21:10
Normals:
Max 18°C Min 4°C
 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today
Increasing cloudiness
Increasing cloudiness
Max: 25°C
Thu, 14 May
Rain
Rain
Max: 12°C
Fri, 15 May
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: 12°C
Sat, 16 May
Cloudy
Cloudy
Max: 6°C
Sun, 17 May
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 9°C
Mon, 18 May
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 15°C
Tue, 19 May
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: 15°C
Tonight
Rain
Rain
Min: 8°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 4°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: 0°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -1°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: 1°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: 4°C
 

Forecast

Hanna, AB (Issued: 5:00 AM MDT Wednesday 13 May 2026)

Today
Increasing cloudiness early this morning. Wind southeast 30 km/h becoming southwest 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High 25. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight
Cloudy. Rain beginning overnight. Blowing dust overnight. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 60 gusting to 80 overnight. Low 8.
Thu, 14 May
Rain ending in the afternoon then cloudy. Local amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind northwest 60 km/h gusting to 100. High 12. UV index 2 or low.
Night
Clear. Windy. Low plus 4.
Fri, 15 May
A mix of sun and cloud. High 12.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low zero.
Sat, 16 May
Cloudy. High 6.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low minus 1.
Sun, 17 May
Sunny. High 9.
Night
Clear. Low plus 1.
Mon, 18 May
Sunny. High 15.
Night
Clear. Low plus 4.
Tue, 19 May
A mix of sun and cloud. High 15.

24 Hour Forecast - Hanna, AB

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)

Weather Conditions

LOP †
Wind
(km/h)
13 May 2026
6 AM 8 A mix of sun and cloud (0%)  A mix of sun and cloud 0 SE 20
7 AM 11 Cloudy (0%)  Cloudy 0 SE 20
8 AM 14 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SE 20
9 AM 17 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SE 20
10 AM 19 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SE 20
11 AM 22 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SE 20
12 PM 24 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SE 30
1 PM 24 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SE 30
2 PM 25 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SE 30
3 PM 25 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SW 40 gust 60
4 PM 25 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SW 40 gust 60
5 PM 24 Overcast (0%)  Overcast 0 SW 40 gust 60
6 PM 24 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 40 gust 60
7 PM 22 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 40 gust 60
8 PM 20 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 40 gust 60
9 PM 18 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 30 gust 50
10 PM 17 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 30 gust 50
11 PM 16 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 30 gust 50
14 May 2026
12 AM 15 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 30 gust 50
1 AM 14 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 30 gust 50
2 AM 13 Overcast (10%)  Overcast 10 SW 30 gust 50
3 AM 12 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 NW 60 gust 80
4 AM 11 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 NW 60 gust 80
5 AM 10 Rain (100%)  Rain 100 NW 60 gust 80
 
† Likelihood of Precipitation (LOP) as described in the public forecast as a chance of measurable precipitation for a period of time.
  Nil: 0%
  Low: 40% or below
  Medium: 60% or 70%
  High: Above 70%

Environment Canada