Critical: Possible Tornado
Updated Jul 15, 2016 at 04:24 PM
Source: Environment Canada
Issued: Jul 15, 2016 at 04:24 PM
History:
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- Alert: Jul 15, 2016 at 02:40 PM
- Update: Jul 15, 2016 at 04:24 PM
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.
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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