Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado Updated

At 4:25 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located near Granum, 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: Granum. Tennis ball hail has already been reported.

Area: Willow Creek #26

Affected areas (6):

• Willow Creek No. 26
• Fort Macleod
• Granum
• Claresholm
• Stavely
• Nanton

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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