Tornado warning in effect

Critical: Tornado - Parts of Alberta (Issued Aug 02, 2023 at 06:26 PM)

Critical: Tornado - Parts of Alberta

Issued Aug 02, 2023 at 06:26 PM

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Aug 02, 2023 at 06:26 PM

Description: Tornado warning in effect

At 6:26 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Wednesday, Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for South Central Alberta. Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Wolf Lake, Cynthia, Brazeau Dam, O'Chiese and Sunchild. 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.

Area: Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River

Affected areas (5):

  • Yellowhead County
  • Clearwater County
  • O'Chiese 203
  • Sunchild 202
  • Brazeau County

Action to take:

  • Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches
  • Please consult local media for more information

Additional information:

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