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The consecutive stretch of bad weather in the prairies is likely to continue on Saturday, with another opportunity for tornadoes in some parts of the region. A branch of the same storm energy that Friday caused tornadoes in Saskatchewan will continue to move eastward, likely to cause storms again in the province and also in Manitoba. Sunday will see the most scattered and least powerful threat by nature, but still present. Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s storm and tornado risk, as well as when you expect to see a break from bad weather.
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A shallow trough will enter Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Saturday, acting as a trigger for scattered storms in the second half of the day.
The main risk area for supercells and a tornado threat will be southeastern Saskatchewan and much of southern Manitoba on Saturday afternoon and evening.
A storm-like feature is likely to form in the Interlake region in the late afternoon and will continue into the early evening, causing heavy local rainfall and strong winds.
The great hail threat, as well as the intense lightning, will continue until late in the evening in Saskatchewan and Manitoba as storms continue to advance eastward.
A possible MCS (mesoscale convective system) or a cluster of storms will move overnight Sunday morning from the southern border to southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Make sure you have a way to receive adverse weather alerts at the time they are issued and have a plan in place to protect yourself from dangerous conditions while you make your day on Saturday.
On Sunday, the stormy pattern will continue with another day of severe weather potential for the eastern prairies.
The risk will shift south and east across the region, extending from areas of southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba to northwestern Ontario.
Storms will be scattered in nature, but they could still produce heavy hail, strong gusts of wind and heavy rainfall.
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Looking to the future, a ridge that will strengthen will bring warmth to the region, especially early and mid-next week.
Wednesday will feel especially hot weather, with temperatures reaching between 30 degrees and 30 degrees south of Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan, and then spreading east.
Also, for next week, some welcome news for those tired of the threats of prolonged storms: a few days of quieter weather are expected on the prairies.
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Miniature courtesy of Patty Booth, taken northeast of Blaine Lake, Sask., On July 8th.
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