Small Town Alberta

Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Watch. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. There is a slight risk of a tornado with some of the severe thunderstorms this evening. The risk will diminish significantly after 9:00 PM. 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 ABstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm. Affected Areas: Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole , Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River , O'Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res. , Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam , Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake , Clearwater Co. near Caroline and James River Bridge , Lacombe Co. near Eckville , Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley , Lacombe Co. near Clive Alix and Mirror , Red Deer Co. near Sylvan Lake and Stephansson House , Red Deer Co. near Spruce View and Red Lodge Prov. Park , Red Deer Co. near Penhold Innisfail and Bowden , Red Deer Co. near Pine Lake , Red Deer Co. near Elnora Lousana and Delburne , Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands , Co. of Stettler near Big Valley , Co. of Stettler near Donalda , Co. of Stettler near Botha and Gadsby , Co. of Stettler near Byemoor and Endiang , City of Red Deer , Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park , Flagstaff Co. near Forestburg and Galahad , Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting Creek , Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis 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! alberta.ca/alberta-emergency… #ABemerg #ABtornado