Saturday, June 02, 2012

Marginally Severe Thunderstorms Possible


Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued east of Calgary, Alberta in the Brooks, Strathmore region. This storm is heading east at 35km/hr and has potential to produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and large hail. Also, severe thunderstorm watches have been issued in Montana along the Saskatchewan, Alberta borders. Storms are not expected to be especially strong but please pay attention to updated warnings from Environment Canada. More storms could develop into the evening crossing into south western Saskatchewan.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Yesterday's Tornado Video/No Storms Today

Here is some incredible footage from @reedtimmerTVN of the storm at the Montana/Saskatchewan border yesterday. They drove D2 right into the tornado!



Today's forecast is saying it will be a cool wet day in most areas with a sudden snap back to unusually cold temperatures on Thursday. No storms possible on the Canadian Prairies.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Tornado Risk Today - North Dakota/Manitoba

As cool heavy rain dumps on the city of Regina, temperatures are reaching the 90s F in South Dakota. In between, the atmosphere is destabilising and the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma is giving a 2% to 5% chance of tornadoes in central North Dakota all the way up to the Manitoba border. Storms are not likely to cross into Canada unless conditions change but today's Canadian Prairie Storms Map has been updated to reflect the possible danger area.