On the same day Alberta was issued new tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings, Environment Canada confirmed Thursday that three tornadoes touched down in the province earlier in the week.
In a weather summary posted on its website, the weather agency said all three tornadoes touched down on Tuesday.
The first twister was observed near the village of Alliance in central Alberta at 2:38 p.m., the second was observed near the village of Consort in eastern Alberta at 4:44 p.m., and the third was also observed at 4:44 p.m. , but near an area in the eastern part of the province known as the Neutral Hills.
“Environment Canada has received several reports and photos of the tornado, but there are no reports of damage,” the weather agency said Thursday.
“All three tornadoes have been given a preliminary EF0 rating, but may be updated as the investigation continues.”
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“EF” refers to the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which summarizes the intensity of a tornado. It is determined by how much damage the twisters do.
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Environment Canada said its meteorologists are still searching for images of Tuesday’s tornadoes and the potential damage they caused.
The meteorological agency noted that large hail was also reported in the province on Tuesday. The largest hail was observed north of Coronation (tuna size) and south of Coronation (golf ball size).
Environment Canada noted that its weather summary of Tuesday’s events should be considered a preliminary summary and “does not constitute a full or final report.”
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