Tornado watch issued for parts of central Alberta Monday afternoon
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Environment Canada issued a warning on Monday afternoon about the potential for a tornado to develop in central Alberta later in the day or evening.
Environment Canada issued a warning on Monday afternoon about the potential for a tornado to develop in central Alberta later in the day or evening.
A tornado watch was issued for a number of areas west of Edmonton and elsewhere in central Alberta shortly before 2:30 p.m.
“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes,” Environment Canada said in a post on its website. “The most favourable time frame for tornado development will be later this afternoon into this evening as the thunderstorms move northeast across north-central Alberta.
“Hailstones up to baseball size will accompany any severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.”
The weather agency described the tornado risk as “a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.”
“Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.”
While a tornado watch is a serious advisory that should be taken seriously by people in areas where one is issued, Global Edmonton weather specialist Phil Darlington said it is important to note a tornado watch differs from a tornado warning.
