Tornado Warning issued for Hanna region

A tornado warning has been issued by Environment Canada for parts of east-central Alberta as meteorologists track a severe thunderstorm.

The storm is currently located about 20 kilometres northwest of Hanna, moving east at 30 km/h. Officials say the system is capable of generating damaging winds, large hail, intense localized rainfall and possibly a tornado.

Communities in the path of the storm include:

• Comet
• Scapa
• Garden Plain
• A stretch of Highway 36

Environment Canada warns this is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Residents in the area are urged to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.