A little before 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning for surrounding areas in Mountain View County near Olds and Didsbury, as well as near Carstairs and Stirlingville.

"Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This tornado is located near Didsbury and is moving southeast at 40 km/h. This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation."

If any threatening weather approaches, residents are urged to take cover immediately.

Airdrie does not currently have a tornado warning in effect. 

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