Red warning - tornado - in effect

Description: Red warning - tornado - in effect

At 7:14 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Saturday, Environment Canada has updated a tornado warning for North Central and South Central Alberta. Extra care and attention should be exercised. The following localities are included in the warning: Rimbey, Crestomere, Rocky Mountain House, Caroline, Eckville and Lacombe. Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

Area: Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake

Affected areas (8):

• Clearwater County
• Rocky Mountain House
• Lacombe County
• Eckville
• Half Moon Bay
• Sunbreaker Cove
• Ponoka County
• Rimbey

Action to take:

• Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches
• Please consult local media for more information

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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