Strong storms delivered a direct hit to Edmonton late Saturday, pushing very large hail near the city limits. A tornado warning was issued for Stony Plain, west of Edmonton, as rotating clouds advanced across the region. A second warning targeted Yellowhead County as the cell kept its strength. Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across low-lying areas of the metro. Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton ended up closed under standing water. Key routes shut down as crews pushed through blocked intersections. Travel plans fell apart across the city, with drivers slogging through the sudden downpour.