Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

Critical: Possible Tornado - Parts of Alberta (Issued Jul 02, 2016 at 17:02 HRS)

Critical: Possible Tornado - Parts of Alberta

Issued Jul 02, 2016 at 17:02 HRS

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Jul 02, 2016 at 17:02 HRS

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Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

At 5:00 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located near Longview, moving Southeast at 25 km/h. This dangerous storm is likely producing very large hail, and may produce a tornado over the next 30 minutes. Communities in the path include: Pekisko

Area: Foothills #31

Affected areas (7):

  • Foothills No. 31
  • High River
  • Longview
  • Turner Valley
  • Black Diamond
  • Okotoks
  • Eden Valley 216

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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