Saskatchewan: Thunderstorm Forecast for Monday, May 29, 2023

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Widespread thunderstorm activity is expected in Southwestern and Eastern Saskatchewan during the afternoon and evening on Monday. While these storms should remain non-severe, they could produce funnel clouds and maybe even 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.