Alberta Emergency Alert: Alert for a Possible Tornado

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

Area: Rocky View #44

Affected areas (8):

• Rocky View No. 44
• Chestermere
• Cochrane
• Airdrie
• Irricana
• Beiseker
• Crossfield
• Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 (Sarcee 145)

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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