Saskatchewan: Thunderstorm Forecast for Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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There is the risk of isolated thunderstorms across Saskatchewan on Wednesday during the afternoon and evening. Some of these storms particularly in Southwestern and South-central Saskatchewan around the international border could reach severe levels with quarter-sized hail, 90km/h wind gusts and potentially even funnel clouds or a landspout.

Landspout: A landspout is a type of tornado that forms under a weak thunderstorm. Unlike traditional tornadoes, which develop from supercell thunderstorms and are associated with a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone, landspouts form from non-supercell storms and do not have a mesocyclone. These tornadoes are generally weaker and shorter-lived than their supercell counterparts but can still pose a threat to property and life, with wind speeds occasionally reaching up to 160 km/h.