MODERATE RISK: Environment Canada's Severe Thunderstorm Forecast (Sat, July 9, 2022)

TODAY (Sat, July 9th, 2022): Environment Canada has issued their forecast map for today and this includes a “moderate” risk area in yellow (A) for the Saskatoon and Yorkton regions. Environment Canada has highlighted a risk for 90km/h wind gusts, 2-4cm hail, 50mm of rainfall, and lightning.

There is also a very small “high” risk region in orange (B) near the Manitoba border in areas east of Yorkton. The risks in this area are 90km/h wind gusts, 3-6cm hail, 50mm of rainfall, lightning, and the risk for tornadoes.

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Here’s some of the details from Environment Canada’s scientific forecast: “Severe convection is expected again... The area of possible severe weather is broad today… …supporting all types of severe weather… …Given this thunderstorm environment, all modes of severe weather are possible with thunderstorms that develop, with up to golf ball sized hail and larger, 90 km/h wind gusts and development of tornadoes possible.”

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