Critical: Tornado - Parts of Alberta
Source: Environment Canada
Issued: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:13 HRS
History:
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- Alert: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:11 HRS
- Update: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:13 HRS
- Update: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:20 HRS
- Update: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:21 HRS
- Update: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:40 HRS
- Update: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:42 HRS
- Update: Jun 30, 2023 at 16:56 HRS
Description: Tornado warning in effect
At 4:11 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. Doppler radar indicates a possible tornado just west of Okotoks. This dangerous thunderstorm is moving toward the east at 25 km/h. Communities in the path include: Okotoks, Aldersyde.
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
Area: Foothills Co. near Diamond Valley
Affected areas (5):
- Foothills No. 31
- Turner Valley
- Black Diamond
- Okotoks
- High River
Action to take:
- If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately
- Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet
- Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can
- As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris
- Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year
- Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!