The weather advisory has ended.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, a weather advisory for possible funnel clouds for Airdrie and the surrounding areas was issued at noon today (May 12).

"These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation usually is not a danger near the ground," the statement read. 

Climate Change Canada underlined, that there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

The other weather advisory, which is still in effect, was announced on Tuesday, May 10 with regard to the unusually hot weather the area may experience in the coming days.

"Unseasonably hot, dry conditions will begin this weekend. The highest temperatures are expected from Sunday through Tuesday. Daytime highs are expected to be in the high 20s to low 30s."

Overnight and early morning lows are expected to be in the low teens.

According to predictions, these daytime highs will be 10 to 15 Degrees Celsius above seasonal values.

With elevated temperatures, the risk of heat-related illnesses will increase.

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