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Tornado damages structures and oil sites in Alberta hamlet, officials report
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2026-07-12 22:10   Environment   10

Tornado damages structures and oil sites in Alberta hamlet, officials report

A tornado struck the east-central Alberta hamlet of Tulliby Lake, causing damage to several structures, oil sites, and local vegetation.County officials from Vermilion River confirmed the event in a social media post, noting no injuries had been reported to authorities.The Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Northern Tornadoes Project are investigating the incident.

Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning for the area on Saturday, urging caution in Dewberry, Tulliby Lake, Onion Lake, and the Makaoo 120 First Nation.Power outages were reported by energy operator ATCO, though no ongoing disruptions were shown on their map by Sunday morning.The Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed the supercell tornado using drone footage and radar imagery, highlighting the significant damage caused.The tornado, which occurred near Tulliby Lake—60 kilometers northwest of Lloydminster—has prompted further analysis by emergency management agencies.Officials emphasized the danger posed by the storm, describing it as a life-threatening situation.This incident adds to Alberta's growing tally of tornadoes, which have increased by over 50% compared to last year.

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