tornado watch in effect

Description: tornado watch in effect

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ABStorm.

Area: Woodlands Co. near Fort Assiniboine Timeu and Topland

Affected areas (19):

• Woodlands County
• Barrhead County No. 11
• Barrhead
• Yellowhead County
• Lac Ste. Anne County
• Mayerthorpe
• West Cove
• Silver Sands
• South View
• Alexis 133
• Parkland County
• Seba Beach
• Betula Beach
• Fox Creek
• Greenview No. 16
• Edson
• Whitecourt
• Swan Hills
• Big Lakes

Action to take:

• Be prepared for severe weather
• Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches
• In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: 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.

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