Stay aware: scattered storms expected on the Prairies on Sunday
Sunday will feature another day of active weather across the Prairies
An active stretch of weather on the Prairies continues into Sunday as conditions remain favourable for thunderstorms throughout the region.
Sunday’s risk for severe thunderstorms will span northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay, while scattered non-severe storms are expected across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
As always, keep up with the latest severe weather watches and warnings in your area, and have a plan in place in case thunderstorms threaten your location during this long holiday weekend.
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Scattered thunderstorms are likely across most of Saskatchewan and Manitoba through the day Sunday. These storms should remain below severe limits, but gusty winds and heavy rainfall are possible in any of the stronger cells that bubble up.
We’ll see the threat for severe weather push into northwestern Ontario. Clusters of thunderstorms here could produce strong wind gusts and large hail, especially around Thunder Bay and the western shores of Lake Superior.
Severe weather safety
Lots of folks have plans to spend time outdoors during the long Canada Day weekend. Severe weather safety is paramount when you’re outdoors enjoying the summer weather.
Remember: if you hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck by lightning.
Have a way to receive severe weather warnings the moment they’re issued. Stay close to safe shelter in case a thunderstorm approaches your location. Strong wind gusts can knock down trees and power lines. Large hail can cause serious injury.
Never try to drive across a flooded roadway. It’s impossible to tell how deep the water is until it’s too late. It only takes a small amount of water to cause a vehicle to lose grip with the roadway and become stranded. Just 15-30 cm of moving water can carry a vehicle away.
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