Forecast - 6am June 28, 2011

I really doubt there will be any significant thunderstorms or tornado-fests over the next 3 days but some storm chasers sure are trying to make a big deal out of this. There is no deep low, no steep gradient, very little wind shear, only hot temperatures and extreme humidity. Of course, considering that I am always wrong, watch the forecast magically change. Current conditions never lie though. Its all clear on the prairies for as far as the eye can see. -Jared @ 6am June 28, 2011

UPDATE: Okay, I lied. According to this wind shear map, we are on the extreme side of shear. I should study a bit more about how they calculate shear, back to school for me.

UPDATE #2
"Vertical wind shear is the second critical factor in the determination of thunderstorm type and potential storm severity. Vertical shear, or the change of winds with height, interacts dynamically with thunderstorms to either enhance or diminish vertical draft strengths."

Source: University of Illinios

Sun Setting Behind The MacKenzie Art Gallery (strange clouds)

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

Dark Skies Over The City - See More At http://www.canadianprairiestorms.blogspot.com

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.