Tornado warnings end for Calgary, Rocky View County
Tornado warnings issued for Calgary and Rocky View County Sunday evening have ended.
At 9:50 p.m., a rotating severe thunderstorm that could possibly produce a tornado was located near Conrich and moving southeast toward Conrich and Chestermere at 15 km/h, Alberta Emergency Alert cautioned.
A tornado warning was also issued for Calgary at 9:40 p.m., for a storm located 10 kilometres south of Airdrie, headed southeast at 15 km/h. That alert ended shortly before 10 p.m. Thunderstorm warnings issued for the region ended by 11 p.m.
"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately," Environment Canada said.
A severe thunderstorm warning was still in place for Wheatland County as of 11 p.m., with the storm located near Cheadle, heading southeast at 15 km/h.
Environment Canada had cautioned a cluster of storms in the area could produce up to toonie-sized hail, very strong winds and heavy rain.
Albertans shared photos on social media of funnel clouds, lightning and hail.
An up-to-date list of weather alerts is available on Environment Canada's website.
