Supercell Thunderstorm Anvil In South East Saskatchewan - As seen from Regina's Wascana Park overlooking Conexus Centre of The Arts Building

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Yet another thunderstorm this afternoon over the city of Regina. This
one produced only some light sun showers but darkened the skies over
downtown much of the afternoon as a small storm cell slowly creeped
its way west. Radar indicates that it is going in the opposite
direction of stronger storms in Alberta. It actually looks like it
will collide with another larger cell south of Moose Jaw and turn back
this way later tonight.

Thunderstorm Over Wascana Lake - Regina, SK - June 19, 2011

Nothing much came of this storm today as it skipped right past the
city. Just some dark clouds and light rain. There was some nice
updraft above the Saskatchewan Legislature that only lasted a few
minutes. The first photo in this series was taken through the lense of
my sunglasses for a neat effect.

Regina Thunderstorm - June 18, 2011

UPDATE:

Many tree branches were knocked down after a heavy rain storm that
brought flash flooding and high winds to the city of Regina,
Saskatchewan.

Wascana Lake has flooding over its banks again today after yesterday's
heavy rainfall and today it rose even more after this little
thundershower. Pea size hail landed at our house to motivate me to
ride into the park for a photo session and I was glad that I did.
Capturing some good thunder rumbles and cloud formations. One large
tree branch was down in the park but that might have happened earlier
as the winds were not much of a factor this afternoon. Gusts were much
stronger yesterday after approximately 7 cm of rain fell on the city
and most of southern Saskatchewan. Flooding is now becoming an issue
once again as areas in south eastern Saskatchewan got soaked over
already drenched farm land. I included a snapshot of me and my 'storm
chasing vehicle' in front of the Wascana Lake and Saskatchewan
Legislature.

Note: These are all raw, unedited photographs. Please do not steal! I
don't often enhance photos unless they really need it.

All content by Jared Mysko - Regina's Cyclone Psyco Storm Cyclist

:)

Three Tornadoes Today!!!

Busy day on the Canadian Prairies today, weather wise.

First, incredible photos of this violent looking tornado that the local media like to call funnel clouds. Judge for yourself:

Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Funnel cloud spotted near Birch Hills

News Talk 650 Radio
Funnel cloud spotted in Birch Hills | News Talk 650 CKOM

Other reports of funnel clouds in south eastern Saskatchewan. One north of Wapella, and another near Quill Lakes that didn't touch the ground.

Then, a tornado was captured in Alberta near Medicine Hat.

"Environment Canada has confirmed a small funnel cloud touched down around 50 KM east of Medicine Hat Tuesday afternoon near Walsh. Meteorologists say the weather system was so small it didn't even hit their radar, but warn weather for Wednesday looks much more daunting.
Significant weather Meteorologist Brian Proctor says south eastern Alberta could see several small funnel clouds develop as strong storm cells pass through the region."

via CHAT Medicine Hat

Finally, to round out the day. The city of Regina was treated to a show at sundown as a mini thunderstorm cell came into the city as I got a chance to photograph it and get totally soaked in the downpour that followed. Video will be up tomorrow and you won't want to miss it. I captured a nice bolt of lighting in front of a wall cloud as it cruised over the downtown skyline.

Much more will be uploaded tomorrow. Click here for today's album.

VIDEO!