A wild storm moved south and central Alberta on Tuesday evening. It became so intense that it caused a tornado warning in eastern Calgary.
Residents were forced to take refuge when it affected parts of Lyalta, Langdon and Carseland.
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Mother Nature showed no mercy to the Lyalta surface of the Pennacchietti.
Pennacchietti’s house. Jill Croteau / Global News
The hail shattered his garden, shattered glass, and his relentless force shattered his awning.
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The winds sent clear remnants through the courtyard.
The awning of his house was shattered by hail and rain. Jill Croteau / Global News
Danielle Pennacchietti said it was scary.
“It looked like a freight train. We couldn’t see through the windows and it all started. It knocked out that roundabout and just took it all out.
“It was at least a hailstone the size of a golf ball.”
Her husband, Jim Pennacchietti, said the storm came quickly.
“You can’t do anything but look. You won’t want to run outside or they’ll hook you up pretty badly.”
Broken glass in your greenhouse. Jill Croteau / Global News
“We were just walking and shaking our heads, relieved that it didn’t hurt our cattle. All of this is replaceable,” Danielle said.
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This is the second time they have been hit.
In 2012, a tornado broke into his home. Environment Canada said straight winds are the ones that caused the damage this time.
Meadow storm hunter Chris Ratzlaff said this type of weather system can be devastating.
“Straight-line winds can be more damaging than a tornado. They don’t get much attention from tornadoes, but they can certainly have so much impact.”
Prairie storm hunter Chris Ratzlaff capturing the June 28 storm system. Courtesy: Chris Ratzlaff
He was tracking two simultaneous storms.
“The first one traveled a distance from Longview to Hanna and cut south of Calgary, this is what was a tornado warning, around the Strathmore and Carseland area.
“The second storm I followed occurred from Calgary to Drumheller, a little west of the first.
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“When you go out and there are several storms at stake … you want to see both. You don’t want to miss either.”
Ratztlaff taking pictures of the June 28 storm. Courtesy: Chris Ratzlaff
She captured the storm in her glory, but others, such as Amanda Potter, her husband, and their two children hid in it.
The wooden shed collapsed in a storm on the Langdon property. Jill Croteau / Global News
“We all gathered under the stairs and took refuge.”
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When they went out to appraise their Langdon property, they were in disbelief.
Patio structure thrown by the courtyard. Jill Croteau / Global News
“Just seeing the collapsed buildings, the trees, the playground was gone. We were completely shocked.
“It looked like it had snowed here last night,” Potter said.
Trees torn during the storm Tuesday night. Jill Croteau / Global News
The wind also pulled a metal “C-can” out of its concrete pad.
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“It definitely shook me a little bit,” Potter said.
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