Tornado Confirmed Near Carbon, Alberta

A tornado was confirmed near Carbon, Alberta, on Aug. 12, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

The weather agency said the tornado was observed at approximately 2 p.m. MDT about five kilometres west of Carbon.

Environment Canada received reports and photographs of the tornado later that evening.

The Northern Tornadoes Project has given the tornado a preliminary rating of EF-0, the lowest rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale, as no damage was reported.

Environment Canada said the tornado was considered a landspout, which formed from weak rotation beneath rapidly developing clouds or weak thunderstorms.

Landspout tornadoes typically do not cause significant damage, but Environment Canada said they can still be dangerous and may topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.

The weather agency cautioned that the summary may contain preliminary or unofficial information and does not constitute a complete or final report.