Red warning - tornado - in effect

Description: Red warning - tornado - in effect

At 9:23 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. The severe thunderstorm is located 5 km west of Hoadley and is moving to the east at 25 km/h.

This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado.

Area: Ponoka Co. near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley

Affected areas (2):

• Ponoka County
• Rimbey

Action to take:

• Take cover immediately in a basement, interior room, or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches
• If no shelter is available, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris
• If you are out on the water when threatening weather approaches, return to shore and seek shelter, if possible
• Otherwise, move away from the path of the tornado to escape
• Wear your lifejacket, lie face down and protect your head

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