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Above seasonal lows, chance of showers

Above seasonal lows, chance of showers

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WATCH: As Sabeen Ahmad tells us, continued storm activity is expected for Regina, with warmer nightly lows.

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Calgary
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Calgary

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