Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

Critical: Possible Tornado (Issued Aug 06, 2016 at 07:52 PM)

Critical: Possible Tornado

Issued Aug 06, 2016 at 07:52 PM

Source: Environment Canada

Issued: Aug 06, 2016 at 07:52 PM

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Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

At 7:52 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located 1 km north of Calgary, moving North at 35 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: Airdrie. and Balzac

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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