EDMONTON- Environment Canada has ended a tornado watch for areas of eastern Alberta.
Lloydminster, Wainwright, Vermilion and Provost were all included in the watch, which was issued Saturday afternoon.
According to Environment Canada, conditions were favourable for the development of funnel clouds or tornadoes Saturday afternoon.
“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,” Environment Canada’s website read.
Officials say residents should treat all funnel clouds and tornadoes seriously. Should a tornado develop, people should take shelter until it dissipates, Environment Canada said.
The watch was dropped shortly after 6:00 Saturday evening.
For the latest information on weather watches, visit Environment Canada’s website.
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