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Much of southern and central Alberta is under a severe storm, including the city of Calgary.
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Several storms have erupted in the province on Thursday, including some with strong wind potential, damaging hail and heavy rains, according to Environment Canada. There are still severe storm warnings in effect in northern Calgary.
Strong storms can produce tornadoes. Parts of southern and central Alberta, including Calgary, were previously monitored by tornadoes, but have all since ended.
The situation in southern Alberta is fluid, with clocks and warnings issued, which then fell.
Funnel clouds and at least two tornadoes have been detected this afternoon in the Sundre area. Photos posted on Twitter show a funnel cloud and a possible tornado near Bergen, about five kilometers south of Sundre around 3 p.m. A funnel cloud further east was also detected near Shantz, near Highway 22.
In the event of a tornado, Environment Canada advises people to take refuge immediately if they hear a roar or see a funnel cloud, flying debris or any threatening weather approaching. Protecting yourself involves moving to a strong building if possible and going to the lowest floor, staying away from walls and exterior windows.
As a last resort, Environment Canada advises lying down and protecting your head from flying debris.
The weather alert comes two days after a tornado struck near the village of Alliance, about 160 miles east of Red Deer.