UPDATE #2 Next Big Storm System: July 18th and 19th, 2023

 Checking the GFS forecast model, today's 12z update, the supercell composite continues to show an area of southern Saskatchewan, southern Manitoba, Montana and the Dakotas in the mix for supercell action from July 18th to July 19th for Canadian provinces, and continuing further south into the states July 20th.

 

Smoke Enhibiting Thunderstorm Convection/Clearing Up This Evening

Forest fire smoke is expected to clear up overnight. Thunderstorms had a tough time getting started and likely played a part in a huge area getting zero thunder clouds. Extreme southeast Manitoba is the only place getting the rain and thunderstorms so far. 636pm