EDMONTON- Environment Canada has ended a tornado watch that was issued for Drumheller and Three Hills.
The watch was issued at 2:22 p.m. MT Saturday.
Environment Canada said funnel clouds had been reported near Drumheller.
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According to Environment Canada, conditions were favourable for the development of funnel clouds or weak tornadoes. However, officials said these types of funnel clouds normally do not have the energy to reach the ground.
Officials said people should treat all funnel clouds and tornadoes seriously, though.
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If a tornado should develop, people should take shelter.
For more information, visit Environment Canada’s website.
To get up-to-date weather information on the go, download our Skytracker weather app.
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