Severe storm and high wind threats persist on the Prairies
Parts of the Prairies may see a weekend of active weather, with a multi-day risk of severe storms that could bring large hail, heavy rainfall and strong winds.
The threat for severe weather returns to Alberta and Saskatchewan this weekend after a brief reprieve to end the week.
The risk of severe thunderstorms that existed in parts of northern Alberta through Saturday will shift east into parts of Saskatchewan through the overnight period. The threat will return to similar regions on Sunday.
Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions in your area, and be sure to keep up with the latest watches and warnings as you go about your day.
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Severe storms, significant rain possible in Alberta, Saskatchewan
Storm activity that began on Saturday will continue into the overnight along the cold front north of Fort McMurray, eventually pushing east into Saskatchewan.
On Sunday, the low will stall over northern Saskatchewan from the early-morning hours to the afternoon period, bringing in another risk of severe thunderstorms.
The low will bring significant rain from Fort McMurray, Alta., to northeastern Saskatchewan--resulting in anywhere from 50 mm to 75+mm is through Sunday.
The significant amount of moisture on the northeastern Prairies will lead to higher rainfall totals.
High winds expected into Sunday
A secondary trough arriving Sunday will see winds shift around from the northwest, featuring even stronger gusts to 80-90 km/h through Sunday afternoon and into the evening.
Additionally, the combination of relatively dry conditions, warm temperatures, and gusty winds will lead to an increased fire danger throughout southern Alberta this weekend.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across Alberta.