Red Tornado Warning for Ranger Lake Area

Source: ECCC · Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake

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A red tornado warning is in effect for Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake after a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ranger Lake at 3:57 p.m. EDT.

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Record type
Tornado Warning
Affected area
Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake
Issued
September 12, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Red warning - tornado - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-09-12T20:01:06-00:00 until 2026-09-12T20:56:06-00:00.

Affected Areas

Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake, including Ranger Lake and nearby areas.

What You Should Do

This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Expected Conditions

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is moving east at 60 km/h. Destructive winds, damaging hail and flooding rainfall are possible.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately from 2026-09-12T20:01:06-00:00 and expires at 2026-09-12T20:56:06-00:00.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
A red tornado warning is in effect for Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake after a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ranger Lake at 3:57 p.m. EDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Elliot Lake - Ranger Lake. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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