Tornado risk on parts of the Prairies as more severe weather possible
Severe storms may spark up in parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Wednesday, with a tornado threat included for the latter, but the window will be brief
Another day, another storm chance on the Prairies on Wednesday. Due to the heat and lingering instability, the daily threats of thunderstorms in parts of the region will continue.
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The storm risk on Wednesday will include a large swath of severe potential, stretching from central Saskatchewan to southeastern Manitoba, extending into northwestern Ontario. The primary threats will be large hail and gusty winds, but there will be a brief window for one or two tornadoes in Manitoba's Interlake region.
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Wednesday
Areas: Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northwestern Ontario
Timing: Evening and overnight
Weather: Tuesday’s low hovers over central Manitoba while backing into parts of central Saskatchewan for Wednesday. This will trigger another round of active weather. Large hail, likely golf ball-sized or bigger, is the main concern heading into the evening as heat and thunderstorm energy builds.
However, there is a window where one or two tornadoes could form in Manitoba’s Interlake region, pushing into northwestern Ontario, as well.
The best chance will be behind the warm front and close to the low’s centre, also known as the "triple point," where rotational winds are present. Elsewhere, the storms will likely remain elevated but strong nonetheless.
Due to the later timing of these thunderstorms, they may be strong enough to persist into the overnight hours. Nocturnal thunderstorms present their own risks because they are difficult to see in the dark.
If you are at the cottage or camping in northwestern Ontario, be sure to charge your electronics and keep your phone on to stay updated with the ever-changing weather alerts.
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