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2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Favourable environment for severe weather in southern Saskatchewan
Sunday will be another day to monitor the skies and forecast closely in southern Saskatchewan, with a prime environment for severe weather. The same trough that prompted tornado watches in Alberta Saturday evening will move east and could set off storms Sunday afternoon and evening, bringing the threat for large hail, strong winds and heavy rain. DON'T MISS: Parts of Alberta and Manitoba could see thunderstorms, as well, but should remain below warning criteria. It'll be important to remain weather-aware, and stay up-to-date on all of the latest watches and warnings as conditions change. Sunday: Severe storm risk shifts eastward on the Prairies The same trough moves closer to the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border, with another corridor of severe thunderstorms popping up for southern areas of the former on Sunday. The greatest risk for severe weather will extend through Regina, and southeast towards Weyburn and Estvan. Any storms that approach severe limits could produce strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall. DON'T MISS: Given the amount of moisture in the atmosphere, watch for localized flooding beneath the heavier downpours. Remember, never try to drive across a flooded roadway. It's impossible to tell how deep the water is until it's too late, and it takes a small amount of moving water for a vehicle to lose traction with the roadway. Northern and central areas of the Prairies will be much cooler than seasonal through the weekend while warmer conditions will be found across southern areas. The warmth will expand north and dominate most of next week. However, a shot of much cooler weather will spread across the region late next week and eastern areas will be cooler than normal for next weekend--with highs in the teens across Manitoba and mid-20s to lower 30s returns to Alberta. Warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to dominate during the final week of August. Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across the region. WATCH: Prairies drive the second worst fire season on record in Canada Click here to view the video
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storm threat in a 'potent environment' in southern Manitoba, NW Ont.
After a stormy Wednesday across southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, where tornado watches and warnings were issued, the risk of severe weather moves eastward Thursday. Manitoba and northwestern Ontario are next in line, with conditions expected to support significant thunderstorm development as energy builds throughout the afternoon. DON'T MISS: Severe storms may bring damaging winds of 90-110 km/h and large hail ranging from 2-4 cm in size—comparable to loonie to golf ball-sized hail. There is also the potential for one or two tornadoes, however, there is uncertainty in the risk because of a cap in the environment that may inhibit that. It'll be important to remain weather-aware, and stay up-to-date on all of the latest watches and warnings as conditions change. Thursday: High thunderstorm energy over southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario A large low pressure system is tracking eastward, creating a setup for thunderstorms in southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario Thursday afternoon. High thunderstorm energy is forecast to build through the day, with a strengthening cold front expected to trigger potentially severe storms by late afternoon and evening. Storm development may stay east of Winnipeg, possibly leaving the city dry, while areas near the Manitoba–northwestern Ontario border will see the highest storm potential. SEE ALSO: Severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds of 90-110 km/h and hail between 2-4 cm in size, equivalent to loonie to golf ball-sized hail. While tornado potential remains uncertain, there is a slight risk of one or two tornadoes developing. Some limiting factors include a possible cap in the environment and storm timing beyond 8 p.m. ET, which could reduce the overall severe weather risk. Stay alert for updated forecasts and any weather warnings. DON'T MISS: Heading into the weekend, temperatures across the Prairies will be variable. Northern regions are expected to remain cooler than normal, while southern areas will experience warmer-than-normal conditions, with periods of warmth pushing in from south of the U.S. border. Looking ahead to next week, warmer-than-average temperatures are anticipated to prevail across much of the region. Be sure to check back for the latest updates across the Prairies WATCH: Prairies drive the second worst fire season on record in Canada Click here to view the video
