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Tornado warning ends for parts of central Alberta

A tornado warning has ended for an area southwest of Edmonton. 

Tornado watch still in effect for several areas

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A funnel cloud over a lake.
This photo taken Wednesday, July 2, looking northwest across Pigeon Lake, Alta., appears to show a funnel cloud. A tornado warning was issued for an area west of Pigeon Lake Wednesday afternoon. (Name witheld by request)

A tornado warning has ended for an area southwest of Edmonton. 

The warning, issued at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, covered Wolf Lake, Cynthia, Brazeau Dam, Drayton Valley, Breton, Alder Flats and Winfield. The warning has since been downgraded to a tornado watch. 

This image shows what appears to be a tornado reaching down from the sky, 15 minutes north of Dayton Valley, Alta.
This image shows what appears to be a funnel cloud, north of Dayton Valley, Alta. (Submitted by Chelsea Chalifoux)

In the event of a tornado, Environment Canada said it's recommended you take the following actions:

  • Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
  • Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
  • As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.

Many parts of the province are currently under a heat warning. There are several other severe thunderstorm watches and tornado watches in effect in Alberta.  

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