Saskatchewan: Thunderstorm Forecast for Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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Isolated thunderstorm activity is expected across much of South-central and Eastern Saskatchewan on Wednesday. It will be more concentrated in Southeastern Saskatchewan where some of these storms could reach severe levels with 90+ km/h wind gusts and up to quarter-sized hail. The environment is also favourable for the development of 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.