Tornado watch ends for Airdrie, areas north of Calgary

Tornado watch ends for Airdrie, areas north of Calgary

A tornado watch has ended for areas north of Calgary on Wednesday evening. The watch from Environment Canada was issued around 5 p.m. and included Airdrie, large parts of Rocky View County, Drumheller, and communities along the QEII Highway as far north as Olds. Meteorologist said severe thunderstorms in the area posed a risk of […]

Update: Tornado watch in effect for: Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield

A tornado watch issued earlier Wednesday evening for Rocky View County, including Airdrie and Crossfield, was lifted just before 8 p.m., according to Environment Canada. The watch had been issued at 5:25 p.m., when the agency warned that “conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.” Forecasters also noted the potential for strong winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. Tornado watches are issue