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Tornadoes are rare in Edmonton, but on July 31, 1987, a F4 tornado struck Edmonton killing 27 people. That day is commonly referred to as Black Friday.

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The day the F4 tornado hit Edmonton, July 31, 1987, is known as Black Friday.


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