A funnel cloud advisory issued for parts of Alberta was no longer in effect as of Monday, however, heat warnings have now been issued for parts of the province.
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A weather advisory was issued for parts of southern and central Alberta on Sunday afternoon as Environment Canada said conditions would be “favourable for the development of funnel clouds.”
“These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms,” the weather agency said. “This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.”
The advisory said that had the likelihood of landspout tornadoes increased, weather watches and warnings would have been issued.
For a complete list of areas in Alberta that have been issued weather warnings, watches or advisories, click here.
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Watch below: On May 24, 2018, a mother and her five-year-old son spotted a possible landspout tornado in central Alberta.
According to Environment Canada, “landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous.”
“They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.”
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Watch below: In 2016, Peter Quinlan explained what people should do if they spot a funnel cloud.
The weather agency advises Albertans to take shelter if they spot a funnel cloud, adding the clouds often appear without any warning.
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