Funnel clouds spotted over Calgary
Calgarians spotted funnel clouds above their rooftops on Sunday as Environment Canada placed the city under a weather advisory.
The advisory for Calgary and surrounding areas was lifted by 3 p.m. MT.
Funnel clouds form under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms, according to the weather agency's website.
"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," the advisory said.
"Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances."
While Calgarians took to Twitter to post photos of funnel clouds spotted in the area, Environment Canada said sightings should be "taken seriously."
"Should a funnel cloud develop nearby, prepare to take shelter. These funnel clouds usually appear with little or no warning".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=su2Jd7XrVJE
source: Funnel clouds spotted over Calgary - Calgary - CBC News
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Cool, starting to feel like Texas... a bit.
Not to mention, I live next to the Airport where that was spotted.
Calgarians spotted funnel clouds above their rooftops on Sunday as Environment Canada placed the city under a weather advisory.
The advisory for Calgary and surrounding areas was lifted by 3 p.m. MT.
Funnel clouds form under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms, according to the weather agency's website.
"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," the advisory said.
"Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances."
While Calgarians took to Twitter to post photos of funnel clouds spotted in the area, Environment Canada said sightings should be "taken seriously."
"Should a funnel cloud develop nearby, prepare to take shelter. These funnel clouds usually appear with little or no warning".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=su2Jd7XrVJE
source: Funnel clouds spotted over Calgary - Calgary - CBC News
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Cool, starting to feel like Texas... a bit.
Not to mention, I live next to the Airport where that was spotted.
