Weather Alerts for: City of Calgary - Environment Canada
1 day ago · Warning: an urgent message that severe weather is either occurring or will occur. Warnings are usually issued six to 24 hours in advance, although some severe weather (such as thunderstorms and tornadoes) can occur rapidly, with less than a half hours' notice.
Families in shock, grateful after tornado rips down homes near Calgary
Jul 2, 2023 · Environment Canada issued a tornado warning in the early afternoon after meteorologists had been following a severe thunderstorm through south central Alberta that turned into a tornado.
Tornado warning in effect - Alberta.ca
May 16, 2024 · At 4:04 p.m. MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.
Tornado warning in effect - Alberta.ca
Jun 30, 2024 · Description: Tornado warning in effect. At 6:51 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Sunday, Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for South Central Alberta. Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the …
Tornado severely damages several homes amid day of violent …
Jul 7, 2022 · Mounties say several homes were severely damaged on Thursday as violent summer weather struck central and southern Alberta, spurring thunderstorm and tornado warnings.
Tornado warnings end as severe storm moves across central …
May 16, 2024 · Tornado warnings that popped up in parts of central Alberta on Thursday afternoon have now come to an end. An emergency alert issued around 3:15 p.m. Thursday warned of a severe thunderstorm...
Tornado watch in effect - Alberta.ca
Jul 24, 2024 · Description: Tornado watch in effect. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. Thunderstorms may develop in the foothills later this afternoon.
Tornado alert for southern Alberta ends | CBC News
Jul 1, 2023 · A tornado alert that was in effect for areas in south central Alberta ended Friday afternoon, but Environment Canada was still tracking severe weather across the province.
Tornado warning issued for south of Calgary | News - Daily Hive
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a tornado warning for areas south of Calgary including Okotoks. “At 4:11 pm MDT, [ECCC] meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado,” the alert reads.
What to do during a tornado - The City of Calgary
The likelihood of a tornado touching down in Calgary is relatively low and the risk trend remains stable, but the consequences could be catastrophic. The most recent experience of a tornado in Calgary was a tornado warning that was issued in 2015.