Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts this afternoon and evening.###Driving conditions may be difficult.Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles.Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.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.