Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

At 8:45 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located 10 kilometres northeast of Bassano, moving southeast at 40 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: Rosemary.

Area: Newell County #4

Affected areas (6):

• Newell County No. 4
• Tilley
• Brooks
• Duchess
• Rosemary
• Bassano

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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