Beware a severe storm risk across Calgary and Red Deer on Monday

A renewed threat for thunderstorms will bloom over the southern half of Alberta through the day Monday as an active pattern pushes into the region.

Severe weather is possible throughout the foothills, including the Calgary and Red Deer areas. Remain alert for strong to severe storms through the day Monday, with activity continuing into the nighttime hours and pre-dawn Tuesday.

Pay close attention to the radar as you go about your day, and stay alert for potential watches and warnings issued in your area.

DON’T MISS: Startling video shows first moments of the south Jasper wildfire

Severe storms possible Monday

We’ll start the day with some widespread shower activity across central Alberta, but this is secondary to the main round of activity we’ll see as the day wears on.

An upper-level trough digging into Alberta will trigger a round of strong to severe thunderstorms later Monday afternoon and into the evening hours.

The greatest chance for severe thunderstorms will spread over southern Alberta, including Calgary and Red Deer. These storms will likely continue well into Monday evening and the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday as storms morph into a cluster east of Calgary.

Strong damaging winds of 100+ km/h will be the main threat with the strongest storms on Monday, along with a risk for heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. There’s a non-zero risk for tornadoes depending on how the setup evolves on Monday.

Beware the potential for additional wildfires as these thunderstorms traverse the province. Lightning can easily spark new blazes, especially in areas under high or extreme fire danger ratings.

Some good news is that beneficial rains are on the way for the Jasper wildfire complex, with the potential for 30 mm of rain over the next 48 hours.

CANADA'S WILDFIRES: Visit The Weather Network's wildfire hub to keep up with the latest on the active wildfire season across Canada

Looking ahead, there’s high confidence that an upper-level trough will sag into Alberta through this coming week, bringing below-seasonal temperatures to some communities.

Folks across southern Alberta could see temperatures as much as five degrees below seasonal, while areas up north will contend with temperatures more in line with average for this time of year.

Additionally, this trend would bring a wetter-than-normal pattern into central and southern areas of Alberta, bringing beneficial rainfall to improve the wildfire situation across the region.

WATCH: How is wildlife faring after the wildfire?

Click here to view the video

Header image submitted by Jeff Adams.

Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest forecast updates in Alberta.