Tornado watch in effect

Description: Tornado watch in effect

Severe thunderstorms have developed over central Alberta and are moving to the northeast. Some of these thunderstorms have the potential to produce a tornado. The greatest risk for tornadoes will be before 8 PM local time. Any tornado that develops will likely be brief but still capable of property damage. This tornado risk will diminish by sunset.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

Area: Co. of Stettler near Big Valley

Affected areas (19):

• Stettler County No. 6
• Big Valley
• Paintearth County No. 18
• Halkirk
• Starland County
• Munson
• Morrin
• Delia
• Castor
• Coronation
• Special Area No. 2
• Hanna
• Special Area No. 4
• Veteran
• Consort
• Special Area No. 3
• Youngstown
• Oyen
• Cereal

Action to take:

• Be prepared for severe weather
• Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches
• In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: 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!

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