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Teacher with first-hand tornado experience brings class to SkyTracker weather school

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WATCH ABOVE: A class from Elrose Composite School had the opportunity to learn what ingredients are necessary to create a tornado at Global Saskatoon – Jun 20, 2017

The Grade 4 and 5 class from Elrose Composite School came to the city for SkyTracker Weather School at Global Saskatoon on Tuesday.

Meteorologist Peter Quinlan first met teacher Hayley Willner last summer after a tornado destroyed her family farm south of Saskatoon in July 2016.

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READ MORE: Tornado destroys farm south of Saskatoon

Her family hid in the basement as the tornado swept through their yard.

She now has firsthand experience to share with her students as they work through their weather unit.

READ MORE: How to stay safe and save lives this severe weather season

The class toured the station and had the opportunity to learn what ingredients are necessary to create a tornado.

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