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WATCH: A powerful storm moved through southern Alberta Sunday, bringing with it a tornado warning for Calgary and areas to the south. Blake Lough reports. – Jul 6, 2020
The warnings were downgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning by 10:20 p.m.
“Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and heavy rain,” the website said.
“This cluster of storms is located from near Balzac to Norfolk, and is heading southeast at 15 km/h,” according to the weather agency.
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A severe thunderstorm cell that prompted a tornado warning for areas in Southern Alberta.
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Photo of thunderstorm cell captured from Airdrie.
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Storm chaser Chris Ratzlaff captured this photo of the severe thunderstorm cell.
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Storm chaser Chris Ratzlaff captured this photo of the severe thunderstorm cell.
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Storm chaser Chris Ratzlaff captured this photo of the severe thunderstorm cell.
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A severe thunderstorm cell that prompted tornado warnings for the city of Calgary and neighbouring communities.
Matthew Strickland
Environment Canada terms this a “dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.”
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“Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately,” the website said.