Tornado warning issued for Yellowhead County near Cadomin and Robb
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning Friday just before 6 p.m. for areas in central Alberta.
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A tornado warning was issued for part of Yellowhead County in central Alberta on Friday afternoon.
At 5:54 p.m., Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a warning for areas near the communities of Cadomin and Robb. "Meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado," the weather agency said in an Alberta Emergency Alert. "Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible."
ECCC advised extra care and attention in and around Wolf Lake, Cynthia, Brazeau Dam, Cadomin, Robb and Chungo Creek. "This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," the alert stated. "Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado."
The agency advised people to take cover immediately if severe weather approaches. For a complete list of all weather alerts currently in effect in Alberta, people can visit the ECCC website.
By the numbers
What time was the tornado warning issued on July 17, 2026?
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the tornado warning for Yellowhead County at 5:54 p.m. on July 17, 2026.
What communities were affected by the warning?
The warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada covered areas near Cadomin and Robb, with alerts also advising extra care around Wolf Lake, Cynthia, Brazeau Dam, Chungo Creek, and Brazeau Dam in Yellowhead County.
