Environment Canada said winds reached 80-100 km/hr, levelling multiple trees and powerlines around the Sturgeon County area. Clean up efforts are underway.
WATCH ABOVE: A severe thunderstorm ripped through regions north of Edmonton, knocking down trees and leaving thousands of people without power. Jaclyn Kucey reports.
Environment Canada said winds reached 80-100 km/h, levelling multiple trees and powerlines around the Sturgeon County area.Volunteers, neighbours and crews were out clearing debris off of roadways and sidewalks. The Redwater Community Golf Club closed Thursday to clear around 30 downed trees and debris off the course.
“It sounded like the roof was going to come right off the building, the winds were really high — I’ve never seen them that high here ever,” said Paul Dolman, Redwater Community Golf Club.“Weird where everything is flying around, crazy rain, and then all of sudden the sky cleared and it was sunny. Scary how your life can change in 15 minutes,” said Rayan El Jammal.
The Redwater Community Golf Club reopened at 2 p.m. Thursday. Clean-up efforts for the town continue with relief that everyone is safe.‘Massive’ B.C. landslide break expected in next 24 to 48 hours, officials say
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