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| Golfball-sized hail in Calgary today -- in August! |
When I saw pictures of snow in Calgary on Twitter, I didn't believe it at first -- until I heard the news report on the radio saying there were reports of hail -- in August -- and rainfall in southern Alberta tonight.
One thunderstorm produced hail the size of golfballs that cause severe damage to car windshields.
"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," a post read on Environment Canada's website.
"Extremely large hail can smash windows, destroy property and vehicles and cause life-threatening injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles."
The hail and heavy rainfall were so bad that they caused damage in the domestic terminal building of YYC Calgary International Airport.
"We are prioritising the safety of all guests and staff and clearing the impacted area. We are currently assessing the damage and its impact to operations," read a statement, adding that no injuries have been reported at this time.
The damage, which included ceiling panels falling down, has resulted in delays and cancellations in flights.
Another sign that climate change is definitely here? How much longer can Alberta Premier Danielle Smith deny it? Devastating wildfires in Jasper and now golfball-sized hail in August?
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