SASKATOON: Environment Canada Forecasting 'High' Risk For Severe Thunderstorms & a Possible Tornado Risk (Thu, June 23, 2022)

TODAY (Thu, June 23, 2022): Environment Canada has issued their updated forecast map for today and this includes a “high” risk area in orange that has a risk for 90-110km/h damaging wind gusts, 2-4cm hail, lightning, 50-75mm rainfall that will bring an isolated flooding risk, and the risk for a tornado.

In the yellow region, which includes Yorkton and parts of southeastern Saskatchewan, the risk include 90km/h wind gusts, 2-3cm hail, and lightning.

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Environment Canada writes “…supercell development this afternoon through central Saskatchewan into the parklands region of Manitoba which will push eastward through the evening. All potential modes of severe weather are possible with these storms including the risk of a tornado.”

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Be safe today folks and have a plan if you’re in the path of these severe thunderstorms!