The national weather service is warning northern and central Albertans to take cover if a thunderstorm approaches.

Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning shortly before 7:30 p.m. MT Thursday, as meteorologists tracks a "very dangerous" storm capable of producing "destructive wind gusts.

Winds ranging from 120 km/h to 130 km/h developed ahead of thunderstorms, depending on the region.

The greater Edmonton area, including Sherwood Park and St. Albert, is part of the affected region.

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