Tornado warning issued for Wheatland County

By CityNews Staff

Posted Jun 28, 2022 8:29 pm.

Last Updated Jun 28, 2022 8:35 pm.

An emergency alert has been issued for Wheatland County east of Calgary and residents are being warned of a possible tornado.

At 8:18 PM, a rotating severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado is located near Carseland, moving northeast at 40 km/h. Communities in the path include: Namaka.

Visit: weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=ab for more information on weather watches and warnings.

To learn how you can prepare for a tornado, visit alberta.ca/Tornadoes and alberta.ca/BePrepared .

Seek shelter immediately in a basement or reinforced structure. Get low and put as many walls between yourself and the storm as possible. Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. If you are on the highway and cannot avoid the tornado, seek shelter in a ditch or ravine.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Man in 50s killed in truck pileup on Hwy. 1 east of Calgary

A man is dead after a pileup on Highway 1 east of Calgary on Monday. Emergency crews were called to the westbound lanes of Highway 1, between Highway 842 and Highway 56, just east of Cluny before 10:30...

7h ago

More than 220 crashes in Calgary on Monday as snow makes for messy commute

Calgary is getting its first real taste of winter Monday morning, as snow blankets the city.

8h ago

Budget deliberations begin at Calgary council with affordability, infrastructure top of mind

Debate will likely fill council chambers at Calgary's City Hall Monday, as councillors are set to discuss a 3.6 per cent property tax hike.

8h ago

Province asking for Albertans input on assisted dying policies

Albertans are being asked for their input on the future of assisted dying policies with the province launching a public engagement process. Open until Dec. 20, a new online survey will be available...

9h ago