Saskatchewan: Thunderstorm Forecast for Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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Widespread thunderstorm activity is expected across much of Southern Saskatchewan on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

The strongest risk for severe weather will exist in a corridor stretching from Shaunavon through Moose Jaw and into Wynyard. They could see intense storms with threats including up to toonie-sized hail, 115km/h wind gusts and localized flash flooding due to rainfall amounts approaching 75-100mm.

Outside of that region, there could be a few isolated severe storms with hail and wind being the primary threats.

TORNADO RISK

The strongest tornado risk will exist closest to the international border and into parts of South-central Saskatchewan. One or two tornadoes are possible somewhere in a zone including Shaunavon, Assiniboia and Moose Jaw. Further to the northwest, there is a risk for an isolated tornado through Regina, Watrous, Humboldt and Tisdale.