Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

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

Additional information:

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