Critical: Possible Tornado
Issued Jun 30, 2016 at 05:18 PM
Source: Environment Canada
Issued: Jun 30, 2016 at 05:18 PM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado
At 5:15 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located near Ponoka, moving slowly to the northeast. This dangerous storm is likely producing very large hail, and may produce a tornado over the next 30 minutes. Communities in the path include: Maskwacis
Action to take:
- Be prepared to take shelter immediately in a basement or reinforced structure if a tornado develops
- Get low and put as many walls between yourself and the storm as possible
- Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls
- If you are on the highway and cannot avoid the tornado, seek shelter in a ditch or ravine.
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