Threat of funnel clouds on the table for Alberta and Saskatchewan
After seven twisters were confirmed in Alberta earlier this week, the funnel cloud and landspout chances continue on Wednesday as a widespread thunderstorm risk remains across the western Prairies
After seven landspouts were confirmed to have occurred in Alberta on May 17 and 18, the threat will for funnel clouds will resurface in Alberta, and pop up Saskatchewan, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Be sure to stay weather-aware and alert to all of the advisories, watches and warnings in your area as conditions quickly change.
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Potential for funnel clouds and landspouts Wednesday and Thursday
A broad, upper-level trough continues to sit over Western Canada this week.
Meanwhile, a mid-level trough in the atmosphere will swing across Alberta and towards the Alberta-Saskatchewan border for Wednesday. As a result, that could could enhance atmospheric spin and lift to create the chances for funnel clouds, which can sometimes develop into landspouts.
A weak, surface low will develop across southern Saskatchewan Thursday, helping to enhance widespread, convective showers and thunderstorms.
Most storms should stay non-severe in nature, with a slight chance for isolated storms across southeastern Saskatchewan to become severe.
Funnel clouds can form in environments with thunderstorms and rotating columns of air. It is a cone or funnel-shaped condensation cloud that extends from a storm without reaching the surface.
"These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado," warned Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on Tuesday.
Typically, funnel clouds alone are not dangerous. However, if they are able to extend to the surface, they would become a tornado. In that case, it could cause damage.
Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest forecast updates for Alberta and Saskatchewan.