SASKATCHEWAN: *Very* Isolated Severe Thunderstorm Risk (Tues, July 5, 2022)

Tues, July 5th, 2022: We’re carefully watching a risk for very isolated supercell development this afternoon and evening, focused in southwestern and southern Saskatchewan. By “very isolated”, we mean that the majority of those in our community will not see any storms at all. However, those in the path of storms that do develop with have the potential to experience damaging wind gusts (90-110km/h), large hail (2-5cm), isolated flooding (50mm+), frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out with the strongest supercells that develop.

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For comparison, below is Environment Canada’s forecast map that they issued early this morning, which includes a “moderate” risk area in yellow. It mentions a risk for 90km/h damaging wind gusts and 2-4cm hail.

There’s a noticeable difference between our maps and that’s likely because we’ve had the luxury of waiting to see newer model data before creating our forecast. And from what we’re seeing on the latest data, the risk for isolated supercells has increased over time and shifted towards areas like Swift Current and surrounding communities.

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