Tornadoes Strike Northeast of Edmonton Amid Severe Thunderstorm Chaos
Hey everyone, just wanted to bring you up to speed on some wild weather that’s been hitting our region recently. If you've been following the news, you probably heard about the severe thunderstorm warning issued for Edmonton and surrounding areas this past Monday, May 26. Well, that storm did more than just bring lightning and heavy rain — two tornadoes actually touched down northeast of Edmonton, and they left a mark.
It all started in the Alberta foothills earlier that day. Storms began to brew and, as the evening approached, they rolled northeast right through the Prairies, hitting Edmonton just around supper time. Then things escalated fast. As the storm passed through, two separate tornadoes touched down near the Lac La Biche area, specifically around Plamondon, Atmore, and Avenir.
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The first twister was confirmed around 7 p.m. near Atmore. According to the Northern Tornadoes Project from Western University, it was classified as an EF1 tornado, which means it had winds peaking around 175 km/h. This tornado ripped off part of a home’s roof and flattened trees across its 21-kilometre path. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but you can imagine how frightening that must have been for anyone nearby.
Just about 25 minutes later, the second EF1 tornado touched down near Avenir. This one was a bit weaker, with estimated wind speeds around 150 km/h. It still managed to leave a 6.43-kilometre-long trail of snapped trees and other damage. These weren’t the monster tornadoes we’ve seen in the U.S. this spring, but they were still powerful enough to cause real destruction.
Environment Canada had already issued severe thunderstorm warnings earlier that day, and they were right to do so. These storms came with toonie-sized hail, heavy rain, and intense winds. It's a sharp reminder that even here in Alberta, where tornadoes are usually on the weaker side — often landspouts — we’re not immune to sudden, dangerous weather.
This was actually not the first tornado in Alberta this year. Back in April, the season kicked off near Brooks with a landspout tornado. Still, the fact that we’ve already had multiple tornadoes before June has even started is a sign we might be in for an active summer.
As the skies clear and clean-up begins, it's a good moment to remember the power of nature and the importance of being prepared. Keep those weather alerts on, stay safe, and if you ever see those ominous greenish clouds start to roll in — take cover.
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