After Thursday’s widespread tornado warnings in Saskatchewan, there was only one touchdown and some damaging wind. Environment Canada says there was one confirmed tornado near Red Pheasant Cree Nation, but it was weak and didn’t cause any damage. The weather agency’s Justin Shaer says there were very strong wind gusts in the Saskatoon area. “There […]
Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for western and central areas of Saskatchewan. The weather agency says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. A very strong upper-level jet will move into west-central Saskatchewan from Alberta early Thursday afternoon. Environment Canada says as it does so, thunderstorms are […]
Many areas in the province were affected Saturday by strong winds, heavy rain and even hail. It caused Country Thunder’s last couple acts of the night to cut their set short or cancel altogether while the crowd took shelter from the elements. But the valley wasn’t the only place hit by some serious weather. A […]
A tornado warning is in place for areas surrounding Assiniboia, Gravelbourg and Coronach. Environment Canada issued the warning at around 4:15 Friday afternoon, and say strong winds, intense rainfall and large hail are all possible with the approaching storm cell. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in place for the Estevan, Weyburn and Radville areas, […]
This image was captured on Sunday by Nevin deMilliano at around 4:30 p.m. near Mossbank, Sask. (Photo: Nevin deMilliano/Twitter) Sunday’s severe weather brought Saskatchewan residents rain and hail, but some are wondering if a tornado touched down in the Mossbank area. Meteorologists are trying to determine if a tornado did touch down in southern […]
Two tornadoes touched down in Meadow Lake Provincial Park on Saturday according to Environment Canada. According to the weather agency, one touched down about 15 kilometres northwest of Goodsoil around 4:30pm and damages trees, as well as rolled a camper. Other campers were also damages by fallen trees. The second tornado touched down about 10 […]
Mother Nature’s fury has been felt in Meadow Lake Provincial Park with a campground being destroyed by what some say was a tornado. People were evacuated from the park in northwestern Saskatchewan and taken to the town hall in Goodsoil with reports of a campground being completely destroyed with many trailers being flipped over or […]
Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for the southwest corner of Saskatchewan. The warning applies for areas surrounding Maple Creek, Shaunavon, Leader and Gull Lake. The storm the weather office is tracking has the potential for strong winds, hail, and intense rainfall in certain areas. Environment Canada is advising people in the area to […]
The Canadian Red Cross is reminding Saskatchewan residents to be prepared for tornadoes during the summer. According to the Red Cross, tornadoes are possible in the three prairie provinces, along with B.C.’s interior, southern Ontario and Quebec, as well as western New Brunswick. Spokesperson John Halliday said there’s some things you can do if you’re […]
