Tornado near Hardisty AB on Aug 3
The NTP has confirmed a tornado that occurred near Hardisty, AB on Aug 3. The tornado caused minor tree damage and was assigned an EF0 rating.
More details are provided in the event summary below, along with a regional map and links to key visuals. The tornado can also be plotted on a map using the NTP Dashboard here.
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Event Name: Hardisty, AB
Date: August 3, 2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM MDT (2230Z)
Final Classification: Tornado (Over Land)
Preliminary EF-Scale Rating: EF0
Preliminary EF-Scale Damage Indicator / Degree of Damage: C-T/DOD-3
Estimated Tornado Location: 52.71N, 111.26W
Description: Witnesses captured video and photos of a tornado northeast of Hardisty. Minor tree damage was reported. Tornado damage assessed as preliminary EF0, with an estimated max. wind speed of 115 km/h. Further analysis is pending, including satellite imagery review.
Regional map showing the location of the Hardisty AB tornado.
Links to key visuals:
https://x.com/IWeatherAB/status/1952140450493825530
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3595786157384179 (note this video is sped up and is not the original source - we are working to find the original video)
