Funnel clouds weather advisory issued for Medicine Hat and area

May 24, 2024 | 1:19 PM

A weather advisory warning of favourable conditions for funnel clouds was issued for Medicine Hat and area Friday.

These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms, according to the Environment Canada advisory.

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.

Funnel clouds weather advisory issued for Medicine Hat and area

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