Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

Critical: Possible Tornado - Parts of Alberta (Issued Jul 03, 2016 at 16:22 HRS)

Critical: Possible Tornado - Parts of Alberta

Issued Jul 03, 2016 at 16:22 HRS

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Jul 03, 2016 at 16:22 HRS

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Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

At 4:20 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located near Hardisty, moving East at 15 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: Hardisty

Area: Flagstaff County

Affected areas (11):

  • Flagstaff County
  • Alliance
  • Galahad
  • Forestburg
  • Heisler
  • Daysland
  • Strome
  • Killam
  • Sedgewick
  • Lougheed
  • Hardisty

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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