A tornado touched down near the village of Beiseker in Alberta, Canada, at around 22:30 (16:40 LT) on Sunday, March 31, 2020. Environment Canada has confirmed the event in a weather summary issued on Monday, June 1.
"An intense low-pressure system over Alberta brought rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to much of the province on Sunday. A brief tornado near Beiseker was also reported," the weather bureau said.
The twister was spotted 15 km (9 miles) south of the village, moving southeast at 20 km/h (12 mph). The alert ended shortly before 23:15 UTC (17:15 LT).
"A small debris cloud was seen at the base, but there have been no reports of damage," Environment Canada added. "Therefore, this tornado has been given a preliminary rating of EF-0."
As the system continues eastward, generally fair weather is expected on Tuesday, June 2, with seasonal temperatures.
TORNADO SE of Beiseker just a short while ago!!
— Kyle Brittain (@KyleTWN) May 31, 2020
Crossed the road in front of us, and went out over this lake. #abstorm @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/A2GqqRb7fv
Earlier tornado SE of Beiseker passed 50 yards in front of us, and you could hear the winds whipping around at the base! #abstorm @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/SU5tuX58FH
— Kyle Brittain (@KyleTWN) June 1, 2020
Lightning hit the CALGARY TOWER!!#yyc #abstorm @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/l79UdDSLqh
— Kyle Brittain (@KyleTWN) May 31, 2020
7miles SE of Irricana touches down at the end of the video pic.twitter.com/FXgPEF8dH6
— Rex Harwood (@HarwoodRex) May 31, 2020
Featured image credit: Kyle Brittain
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