A tornado watch was issued for central Alberta, where Environment Canada said conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds and possibly brief, weak tornadoes.
A tornado touched down in central Alberta Monday afternoon a few hours before a watch for such weather occurrences was issued for that part of the province.
“A developing low over central to northern Alberta is kicking off potentially heavy rains and thunderstorm from Monday to Tuesday,” said Global Edmonton weather specialist Phil Darlington.“Along with the chance for some of the storms to produce large hail, strong winds, and heavy rain, there is also a possibility for funnel clouds to develop and produce some weak tornadoes.
The potential for tornadoes will exist until early Monday evening, Environment Canada said, adding people in central Alberta should be prepared for severe weather and take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.“The chance for funnel cloud and tornado development will diminish Monday evening, though rain and some storms are expected to stick around into Tuesday,” Darlington added.
Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
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