A massive thunderstorm swept through Alberta, central Canada on July 1 afternoon, resulting in the formation of at least one significant tornado that caused injuries and inflicted damage along its route, reported Fox News.
The National Meteorological Agency, Environment and Climate Change Canada, issued emergency alerts for the storm, warning of tornadoes, destructive winds, heavy hail, and intense rainfall. Images and videos captured near the tornado depicted a large wedge-shaped funnel that tore up debris and soil as it moved. Meteorologists emphasised the gravity of the situation, describing it as dangerous and potentially life-threatening, and explained that tornado warnings are issued when there is a high likelihood of impending thunderstorms or tornado activity.
A resident of Alberta, O'Brien managed to capture video footage of the intense tornado, which resembled storms commonly observed in the American heartland.
The FOX Weather 3D Radar tracked a severe storm north of Calgary, displaying a well-defined hook echo typically associated with powerful tornadoes. While the Royal Canadian Mounted Police acknowledged the emergency in Alberta and received reports of injuries and damage, they were still assessing the extent of the situation.
"We've only really started getting this kind of active weather in the last five years. There was a tornado in Pine Lake, Alberta, when I was in high school, but the last five years have seen an increase in tornado activity," he explained.
Canada experiences a significant number of tornadoes, second only to the United States, with most occurrences happening during the summer in Ontario and the southern prairies.
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