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August 1: Environment Canada issues tornado watch

The tornado watch for Leduc, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Tofield, Lloydminster, Wainwright, Vermilion, and Provost ended at 6:05pm Wednesday.

 

 A tornado watch was issued around 4 pm Wednesday.

Funnel clouds or weak tornadoes are possible Wednesday evening.

Conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds or weak tornadoes. These types of funnel clouds form out of large cumulus clouds or very weak thunderstorms and normally do not have the energy to reach the ground.

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However, one or two of these funnels may briefly touch down and can become destructive over a very small area. Treat all funnel clouds and tornadoes seriously and avoid when possible.

Should one develop overhead take shelter until it dissipates.

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Remember these funnel clouds will normally appear with little or no warning.

Should you spot a funnel cloud or tornado – and only if it is safe to do so – you can call 1-800-239-0484 to report your sighting. Please note this phone number is for reporting severe weather only.
 

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