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Special weather statement issued for Red Deer

Aug 8, 2025 | 12:43 PM

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says the weather could turn sour in the Red Deer area Friday afternoon.

A special weather statement was issued just before 11 a.m. saying conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds.

Per ECCC:

These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

If conditions become more favourable for the development of landspout tornadoes, watches and warnings will be issued by Environment Canada.

Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

A high of 17 degrees Celsius is anticipated Friday afternoon with a risk of a thunderstorm, and 5-10 millimetres of rain.

This weather advisory is subject to change.