Two EF0-Default tornadoes in Alberta
NTP investigations have been able to confirm that two tornadoes occurred in Alberta in June - one on June 17th near Whitla and another near Okotoks on July 17th. No damage was reported in either case so a maximum wind speed of 90 km/h and rating of EF0-Default is assigned. More details below in the summaries.Event Name: Whitla, AB
Date: June 17, 2023
Start Time: 7:30 PM MDT (0130 UTC)
Final Classification: Tornado (Over Land)
Final EF-Scale Rating: EF0-Default
Estimated tornado location: 49.70N, 111.01W
Description: Witness captured photos of a tornado south of Whitla. No damage was reported, and satellite imagery review revealed no visible damage. The EF-Scale assessment is EF0-Default. Information available insufficient to accurately estimate track length, max. path width and tornado motion.
Event Name: Okotoks, AB
Date: July 17, 2023
Start Time: 2:39 PM MDT (2039 UTC)
Final Classification: Tornado (Over Land)
Preliminary EF-Scale Rating: EF0-Default
Estimated tornado location: 50.657N, 114.096W
Description: Witnesses captured video and photos of a landspout tornado southwest of Okotoks. As no damage was reported, the preliminary the EF-Scale assessment is EF0-Default. Satellite imagery review is pending.
