Dorothy would be well advised to hold on tight to her ruby slippers as conditions in the Calgary area are favourable for funnel clouds, Environment Canada warned early in the afternoon on Canada Day, also referred to as Dominion Day by some political figures. "Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today," the agency said in a release. (Submitted by Tracy Hodgson)"These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. Check here for the latest weather conditions.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2020 20:37 UTC