Severe storms prompt tornado alerts in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Tornado warnings and watches were issued in Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe storms will continue to track east from Saskatchewan into southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Interlake region, into Thursday morning--bringing the chance of large hail and heavy downpours
Tornado watches and warnings were issued in parts of southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba Wednesday evening, and that threat for dangerous weather will continue through the overnight hours.
Those nocturnal storms, which will track east into Manitoba, including Winnipeg, in the overnight hours and linger into early Thursday morning, could produce large hail, heavy downpours, and strong winds.
Editor's note: As of 9 p.m. CDT Wednesday, tornado warnings and watches were still in effect in Saskatchewan. Tornado watches were still in effect in Manitoba.
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And then the threat for severe storms will reappear Thursday afternoon and evening in southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario along a cold front.
It'll be important to remain weather-aware, and stay up-to-date on all of the latest watches and warnings as conditions change.
Wednesday overnight: Threat for severe, nocturnal storms continues in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
These storms are expected to continue into the overnight hours, extending the severe weather risk across Saskatchewan and Manitoba into early Thursday morning.
Thunderstorms that triggered on Wednesday evening are expected to continue overnight into early Thursday morning.
Storms will track east into southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Interlake region, potentially bringing large hail of two to three centimetres in size, frequent lightning and heavy downpours.
Thursday: Heavy rain and severe storm risk shifts eastwards
On Thursday, a large, organized low-pressure system will take shape over northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, bringing a mix of widespread rain and severe weather risks.
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Northern regions will experience steady rainfall, while southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario face the potential for severe storms along the system’s cold front. Areas near Winnipeg and Kenora, Ont., may be impacted by these stronger storms. Damaging winds, hail, and heavy downpours are possible.
Cooler air will sweep into the western Prairies on the backside of the low pressure system. In Regina, Sask., temperatures are expected to drop sharply from 32°C on Wednesday to 23°C by Thursday.
Be sure to check back for the latest updates across the Prairies.