Injuries reported, homes damaged after large tornado in central Alberta: RCMP
Alberta RCMP says homes were damaged and injuries were reported after a tornado impacted communities in Mountain View County, but the full extent of the impact is not immediately known.
Tornado generated an Alberta Emergency Alert for Didsbury, Olds, Carstairs
Alberta RCMP says homes have been damaged and injuries have been reported following a tornado hitting communities in Mountain View County, but the full extent of the impact is not immediately known.
The tornado prompted an Alberta Emergency Alert issued Saturday afternoon regarding Didsbury, Olds and Carstairs. By 2:45 p.m., that warning had been canceled.
RCMP spokesperson Gina Slaney said they are currently unsure how many homes were damaged and how many people were injured, but at least two homes were heavily damaged.
Environment and climate change Canada said in an earlier warning that meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that spawned a tornado.
A Tornado WARNING is in effect for the following areas of southern Alberta:
– Mountain View Co. near Olds and Didsbury
– Mountain View Co. near Carstairs and Stirlingville
Seek shelter immediately! #ABStorm pic.twitter.com/0U1j78N7j5
“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” the warning read.
More to come.
