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Red tornado warning issued, cancelled for Yellowhead County as severe storms hit Alberta

Environment Canada issued and later cancelled a red tornado warning for Yellowhead County, Alta., on Saturday as severe thunderstorms brought risks of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The storm tracked east near Entwistle at 45 km/h.

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Red tornado warning issued, cancelled for Yellowhead County as severe storms hit Alberta

Red tornado warning issued, cancelled for Yellowhead County as severe storms hit Alberta

The short answer

Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning for parts of Yellowhead County, Alberta, on Saturday afternoon as severe thunderstorms developed. The warning was later cancelled as tornadoes were no longer expected, but a severe thunderstorm warning remained. The storm, tracked near Entwistle moving east at 45 km/h, could produce hail larger than baseballs, damaging winds, and heavy rain. The Weather Network noted that wildfire smoke could moderate storm severity. Residents were advised to take cover immediately if threatening weather approached.

Why it's trending

The rapid issuance and cancellation of a red tornado warning, combined with risks of baseball-sized hail and severe thunderstorms near Edmonton, drove public concern and search interest in the storm's status.

Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning for parts of Yellowhead County, Alberta, on Saturday afternoon, later cancelling it as the threat diminished. A severe thunderstorm warning remained in effect, with the storm tracked west of Entwistle moving east at 45 km/h, according to the agency.

The alert warned of hail larger than baseballs, damaging winds, and intense rainfall. Environment Canada said the storm was capable of producing tornadoes, though they were no longer expected as of the 7:43 p.m. MT update.

The Weather Network reported that conditions — including moderate to high instability and strong wind shear — were favourable for supercell thunderstorms. Wildfire smoke was cited as a wildcard that could suppress storm development. The main hazards were very large hail up to golf ball size and possible tornadoes, especially west of Edmonton.

Residents were urged to take immediate cover if threatening weather approached. The storm system was part of a broader pattern of severe weather across Alberta, with hot temperatures persisting in the south acting as a cap on storm development.

Timeline

  1. Severe thunderstorm warning issued

    Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Yellowhead County, with a red tornado warning in effect for parts of the county, according to CBC.

  2. Tornado warning cancelled, thunderstorm warning updated

    The red tornado warning was cancelled as tornadoes were no longer expected. The storm was tracked just west of Entwistle, moving east at 45 km/h, per Environment Canada via CBC.

Questions people ask

Was there a tornado in Edmonton?

No tornado was confirmed. A red tornado warning was issued for Yellowhead County but was later cancelled as the threat passed.

How big was the hail?

Environment Canada warned of hail larger than baseballs (over 4 inches in diameter), though no specific reports of hail size were mentioned in the sources.

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