Tornado warning issued for area of Alberta between Edmonton and Obed Lake
The weather agency issued the warning just after 5 p.m. and said the alert was issued for that area 'within approximately 150 kilometres north or south of Highway 16.'
'Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes,' ECCC said in an Alberta Emergency Alert that it issued. 'Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. Some severe thunderstorms that occur in these regions may produce a tornado. The greatest tornado risk is between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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