RED DEER COUNTY – Environment Canada issued a tornado watch Sunday for Red Deer County and urban areas near it.
“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. There is a slight risk of a tornado with some of the severe thunderstorms this evening,” the federal agency’s 6:48 p.m. Aug. 18 alert update stated.
The watch was issued for Red Deer County near Elnora, Lousana, Delburne, Penhold, Innisfail, Bowden, Pine Lake, Spruce View, Red Lodge Provincial Park and Sylvan Lake.
“The risk will diminish significantly after 9:00 p.m.,” the federal agency’s alert stated. “This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.”
A watch is issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms with one or more tornadoes.
