Environment Canada said nine tornadoes hopscotched between Calgary and Medicine Hat and another was spotted near Vermillion in eastern Alberta
Environment Canada confirms what it calls a “tornado outbreak” in rural Alberta earlier this week It says between 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, nine twisters hopscotched between Calgary and Medicine Hat and another was spotted near Vermillion in eastern Alberta.
Environment Canada says minor damage has been reported, including in the Iron Springs area where four touched down. The same storm that spawned the tornadoes also brought downpours to the area between Calgary and Edmonton on Wednesday and Thursday.Air quality statements now blanket much of Alberta and the eastern half of British Columbia as smoke due to numerous large wildfires wafts over the regions.
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