Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

Critical: Possible Tornado (Issued Jul 15, 2016 at 02:40 PM)

Critical: Possible Tornado

Issued Jul 15, 2016 at 02:40 PM

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Jul 15, 2016 at 02:40 PM

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Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

At 2:40 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located near Beaver Mines, moving northeast at 30 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: Beaver Mines

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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