Southern Alberta tornadoes confirmed by Environment Canada

Environment Canada has confirmed some tornadoes touched down in an area to the west of Medicine Hat yesterday, but can’t say how many.

The weather agency started getting reports and photos of tornadoes and funnel clouds between Iron Springs and Big Stone around 2:30 p.m. afternoon.

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Tornado watches were issued and lasted until the early evening.