3 Tornadoes Confirmed in Alberta

Environment and Climate Change Canada have confirmed at least three tornadoes in Alberta on Friday along with a possible touchdown and several reports of large hail.

The first was a tornado near Cold Lake.

A severe thunderstorm moved through the Cold Lake area. Environment Canada received multiple reports of Quarter sized hail (24 mm) and a tornado (waterspout) over Cold Lake, near North Bay, which moved over land and dissipated about 10 minutes after formation.

Tornado touchdown near Lac la Biche

A severe thunderstorm moved through the Lac la Biche area. Environment Canada received multiple reports of Toonie sized hail (29 mm) and a tornado.

Tornado near Slave Lake

A severe thunderstorm moved through the Slave Lake area. Environment Canada received a report of a tornado.

There was also reported damage near Thorhild on June 28 from a possible tornado.

Based on ECCC Data