Tornado warning southwest of Edmonton has been lifted

Tornado warning issued southwest of Edmonton. (Photo Credit: Alberta Emergency Alert)

By News Staff

Posted July 2, 2025 5:36 pm.

Last Updated July 2, 2025 7:05 pm.

A tornado warning issued for parts of Alberta just southwest of Edmonton, Wednesday evening, has been lifted

Environment Canada says Brazeau County, Cynthia, Lodgepole, Breton, Drayton Valley, and the surrounding area had been put under an alert as a nearby thunderstorm could change into a tornado.

As of 5:30 p.m., the thunderstorm in question was just north of Lodgepole and was moving northeast.

Additionally, Environment Canada says that strong winds and hail the size of tennis balls could occur.

At this time, it has not been confirmed if a tornado touched down in the area.

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