Tornado warning in effect

Critical: Tornado - Parts of Alberta (Updated Jun 30, 2023 at 09:13 PM)

Critical: Tornado - Parts of Alberta

Updated Jun 30, 2023 at 09:13 PM

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Jun 30, 2023 at 09:13 PM

Description: Tornado warning in effect

At 9:12 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. Doppler radar indicates a potential tornado near Withrow. This dangerous thunderstorm is moving toward the southeast at 25 km/h and communities in the path include: Withrow and Eckville.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.

Area: Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake

Affected areas (6):

  • Clearwater County
  • Rocky Mountain House
  • Lacombe County
  • Eckville
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Sunbreaker Cove

Action to take:

  • If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately
  • Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet
  • Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can
  • As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris
  • Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year
  • Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

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