A tornado risk has been issued for parts of northern and central Alberta, with severe thunderstorms expected to hit the Edmonton region on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple overlapping advisories warn of the potential for tornadoes west and north of Edmonton, while the city itself faces a severe thunderstorm forecast. The storms are expected to develop in the late afternoon across central Alberta, prompting officials to urge residents in affected areas to prepare for dangerous weather conditions. The tornado threat extends to regions including areas west and north of Edmonton, where a tornado watch may be in effect. In Edmonton, residents are advised to be ready for a severe thunderstorm that could bring strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain. The advisories cover a broad swath of central Alberta, with the most intense risk focused on rural communities outside the city. Meteorologists are monitoring the situation closely as the atmospheric conditions are favorable for storm formation. The public is encouraged to stay updated on weather alerts and have a safety plan in place. This marks the latest in a series of severe weather events across the province this spring, as warm and humid air clashes with cooler systems.