Possible tornado 45km outside of Lac La Biche: Environment Canada

A severe thunderstorm is threatening a tornado roughly 45 kilometers from Lac La Biche.

An emergency alert has been issued by Environment Canada because of the severe storm.

“At 5:35 p.m., a rotating severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado is located 40 kilometres east of Lac La Biche, moving northeast at 20 km/h,” the weather agency said. “Communities in the path include the Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area.

“Seek shelter immediately in a basement or reinforced structure. Get low and put as many walls between yourself and the storm as possible. Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. If you are on the highway and cannot avoid the tornado, seek shelter in a ditch or ravine.”

The Cold Lake Air Weapons Range may be in the path of the storm, the latest warning at 5:55pm said.

More to come.