Severe thunderstorm warning

Thunderstorm and tornado warnings are in effect for parts of west central Alberta as severe weather events move east across the province.

- M.D. of Opportunity near Wabasca-Desmarais and Sandy Lake. - O'Chiese 203 Reserve and Clearwater County near Sunchild Cree Reserve. - Ponoka County near Rimbey Bluffton and Hoadley. - County of Wetaskiwin near Alder Flats and Winfield. - Kneehill County near Trochu and Huxley. - Kneehill County near Torrington and Wimborne.

Less than 24 hours after a tornado touched down near Coronation, Alberta Emergency Alert has released another warning of severe weather for the province.

“Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter and move to a strong building if you can,” the weather alert reads. The alert stated a tornado could possibly be produced due to a severe thunderstorm 10 kilometres northwest of Markerville that’s moving east. At 3:45 p.m., the alert stated a rotating thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado is located near Rocky Mountain House and moving east at 50 km/h. However, at 5:40 p.m., a new critical alert was issued for Red Deer County. A critical alert was issued for a possible tornado in Clearwater County, Alta., at around 2:40 p.m. on Monday. Less than 24 hours after a tornado touched down near Coronation, Alberta Emergency Alert has released another warning of severe weather for the province.

“Conditions are favourable this afternoon for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Damaging winds, very large hail and heavy ...

Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. If you are on the highway and cannot avoid the tornado, seek shelter in a ditch or ravine.” “Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Initially a thunderstorm watch was issued in the morning, but that was upgraded to a tornado watch at 1:33 p.m.

Environment Canada dropped all tornado warnings by 4 p.m.. Tornado warnings are issued when thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and severe weather are ...

That alert ended at 2:41 p.m. as the storm moved past the communities. Tornado watches for those and surrounding communities remained in effect. That alert was dropped by 3:30 p.m. - Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis "Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. - Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley The communities of Highland Ranch and Huxley were in its path. - Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley "Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. "Seek shelter immediately in a basement or reinforced structure," the alert read. - Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam - Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands

Alberta Emergency Alert says at 5:52 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado is located near Markerville, moving east at 30 km/h ...

As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. 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. - Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis - Red Deer Co. near Penhold Innisfail and Bowden - Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley - Red Deer Co. near Elnora Lousana and Delburne - Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis - Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands - Red Deer Co. near Elnora Lousana and Delburne - Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley - Red Deer Co. near Penhold Innisfail and Bowden

At 6:10 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and ...