Critical: Tornado - Parts of Alberta
Updated Jul 18, 2026 at 18:22 HRS
Source: Environment Canada
Issued: Jul 18, 2026 at 18:22 HRS
History:
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- Alert: Jul 18, 2026 at 17:22 HRS
- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 17:23 HRS
- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 17:24 HRS
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- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 17:40 HRS
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- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 17:57 HRS
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- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 18:22 HRS
- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 18:23 HRS
- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 18:40 HRS
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- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 19:00 HRS
- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 19:01 HRS
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- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 19:40 HRS
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- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 19:56 HRS
- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 20:13 HRS
- Update: Jul 18, 2026 at 21:11 HRS
Description: Red warning - tornado - in effect
At 6:21 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
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: Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake
Affected areas (2):
- Clearwater County
- Rocky Mountain House
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


