Red warning - tornado - in effect

Description: Red warning - tornado - in effect

At 7:14 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This dangerous thunderstorm is located 15 km southwest of Leedale and is moving toward the northeast at 25 km/h. Communities in the path include: Leedale

This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado.

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

Affected areas (8):

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

Action to take:

• Take cover immediately in a basement, interior room, or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches
• If no shelter is available, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris
• If you are out on the water when threatening weather approaches, return to shore and seek shelter, if possible
• Otherwise, move away from the path of the tornado to escape
• Wear your lifejacket, lie face down and protect your head

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