Another tornado has touched down near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, continuing a stretch of volatile summer weather across the Prairies.
The tornado was confirmed near Tulliby Lake and Onion Lake areas, about 50 kilometres northwest of Lloydminster, on Saturday, July 11, following a severe weather event that moved through the region. The storm came one day after Saskatchewan recorded 10 tornadoes, tying the provincial record for the most tornadoes reported in a single day.
According to the County of Vermilion River, the area was under a severe weather watch issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada. An Alberta Emergency Alert was issued at 5:33 p.m. Saturday warning of a possible tornado northeast of Tulliby Lake.
Protective Services officers immediately began coordinating with municipal and provincial partners, including the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), emergency responders, local industry and utility companies.
No injuries have been reported. However, several industrial and agricultural structures sustained damage in Onion Lake and Tulliby Lake during the storm. Electrical service has since been restored to customers affected by storm-related outages.
Crews continue to assess damage, remove fallen trees and clear hazards from area roads. Residents are being asked to avoid the affected area while recovery efforts continue.
Two more tornadoes
The County of Vermilion River says investigators with Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project have confirmed a tornado touched down in the area and will conduct a further investigation.
The Northern Tornadoes Project also confirmed that a single storm generated two more tornadoes near Glaslyn on July 11.
Monitor weather conditions
Residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor the County of Vermilion River’s website and social media channels for verified updates as crews continue their response and assessment work. Safety remains the top priority, according to the county.
