Critical: Tornado - Special Area No. 2
Updated May 16, 2024 at 03:16 PM
Source: Environment Canada
Issued: May 16, 2024 at 03:16 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 16, 2024 at 03:15 PM
- Update: May 16, 2024 at 03:16 PM
- Update: May 16, 2024 at 03:27 PM
Description: Tornado warning in effect
At 3:14 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 Spondin and is tracking to the southeast at 50 km/h.
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: S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa
Affected areas (1):
- Special Area No. 2
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!