Folks across Alberta could hear some rumbles of thunder on Monday as a risk for thunderstorms builds over the province to begin the week.

A few of the storms could turn severe in the foothills, including the Calgary and Red Deer areas.

Keep an eye on the radar through the day, especially if you have any outdoor plans. Prepare to act quickly if warnings are issued for your area.

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Scattered severe storms possible on Monday

We’ll start the week with instability over Alberta that could allow scattered thunderstorms to develop in the heat of the day.

While pockets of stormy conditions are possible throughout almost all of the province on Monday, a boundary and heightened instability will combine to lend the best dynamics for severe weather over the foothills.

Severe thunderstorms are possible around Calgary, Red Deer, and Hinton during the afternoon and early evening hours on Monday.