Source: CBC News, September 10, 2018 In a single stormy day, Saskatchewan recorded the same number of tornadoes Manitoba has had in total There were 29 tornadoes across the Canadian Prairies this summer, with Saskatchewan registering the most, but the one in Alonsa, Man., caused the most damage. So far. “These numbers are still preliminary as… Continue reading Tornado season spins out 29 twisters across Prairies, with killer Alonsa winds topping the scale
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Deadly Manitoba tornado upgraded to EF-4 classification
Source: CTV News, August 6, 2018 A deadly tornado that ripped through a rural part of Manitoba is now classified as an EF-4. Jack Furrie, a 77-year-old retired teacher, was killed in the Aug. 3 tornado. Two other people were hospitalized. The tornado touched down near the community of Alonsa, Man., about 200 kilometres northwest… Continue reading Deadly Manitoba tornado upgraded to EF-4 classification
Tornado touchdowns confirmed amidst warnings across southern Saskatchewan
Source: CBC News, July 10, 2018 5 tornadoes confirmed by Environment Canada Tuesday afternoon and evening Tuesday was a busy day for confirmed tornado sightings across southern Saskatchewan, with four tornadoes sighted by Environment Canada in one region. The confirmations started at 4:16 p.m. CST after Environment Canada started tracking a severe thunderstorm near Eastend, Sask.,… Continue reading Tornado touchdowns confirmed amidst warnings across southern Saskatchewan
2 tornadoes touch down in southern Sask. on Monday
Source: CBC News, July 10, 2018 No damage reported after touching down near villages of Cantuar and Chaplin Two tornadoes touched down in Saskatchewan near the villages of Cantuar and Chaplin on Monday afternoon, according to Environment Canada. There was no damage reported from the tornadoes. The tornadoes were a result of a storm system which rolled… Continue reading 2 tornadoes touch down in southern Sask. on Monday
Tornado Confirmed Near Yorkton Tuesday
Source: CBC News, July 4, 2018 Environment Canada says the landspout tornado did not appear to cause any damage Environment Canada has confirmed that a tornado touched down Tuesday near Otthon, Sask., about 16 kilometres southwest of Yorkton. Corrine McArther from Yorkton captured a video of the tornado. A small debris cloud can be seen… Continue reading Tornado Confirmed Near Yorkton Tuesday
Thunderstorms and Potential Funnel Clouds for Kindersley and Area
Conditions are Once Again Favourable for the Development of Funnel Clouds Today Thunderstorms and showers are expected to develop this afternoon and early evening along Southern Saskatchewan. As these storms develop, it is also possible for funnel clouds to form. Environment Canada released a weather advisory for Kindersley and area as conditions are favourable for… Continue reading Thunderstorms and Potential Funnel Clouds for Kindersley and Area
Funnel Cloud Advisory in Effect for Kindersley and Area
Weather advisory in effect for R.M. of Kindersley, including Kindersley Brock and Flaxcombe, R.M. of Oakdale including Coleville, R.M. of Progress including Kerrobert and Luseland, R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario and R.M. of Snipe Lake including Eston and Plato Environment Canada released a weather advisory for Kindersley and area as conditions are favourable for the development of… Continue reading Funnel Cloud Advisory in Effect for Kindersley and Area
Sask. tornado touchdowns in 2018
Source: Tiffany Lizée, Global News, June 27, 2018 The summer storm season is underway in Saskatchewan with five tornadoes confirmed by Environment Canada. Each year about 14 tornadoes are confirmed in the province, though the number of unreported tornadoes — as a result of not being seen — is likely higher. Tornado season across the Prairies runs… Continue reading Sask. tornado touchdowns in 2018
From ‘funky cloudwork’ to full-blown tornado: Video shows twister uncomfortably close to Sask. farms
Source: Alicia Bridges, CBC News, June 24, 2018 Chelsey van Staveren captures amazing footage as tornado swirls past family farm Chelsey van Staveren knew something was wrong when she saw a whirlwind on the ground — a dust devil — connecting with the swirling undercarriage of a storm cloud in the distance on Saturday. “We’re… Continue reading From ‘funky cloudwork’ to full-blown tornado: Video shows twister uncomfortably close to Sask. farms
Severe storm hits northwest of Moose Jaw
By CBC News, August 10, 2016 Thunderstorm moving through central Saskatchewan Environment Canada issued a number of weather alerts Wednesday night as meteorologists tracked a severe storm northwest of Moose Jaw. There was a tornado warning issued for the Rural Municipality of Huron, including the community of Tugaske, Sask., shortly after 7 p.m. CST. That… Continue reading Severe storm hits northwest of Moose Jaw