This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Environment Canada has updated its Tornado Warning to a wider area.
This alert is in effect for Brazeau County, Cynthia, Lodgepole, Breton, Drayton Valley and surrounding area (See attached map for details).
The thunderstorm producing a tornado is located just north of Lodgepole, and is heading to the northeast at 15 km/h. Very large tennis ball sized hail and very strong winds are also possible.
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
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.
Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.
Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
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