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Monday: Severe weather trend continues across prairies, supercell, tornado risk in Alberta
Sunday brought multiple thunderstorm warnings to parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, including at least one confirmed tornado. A low pressure system developing across Alberta on Monday brings the risk of severe thunderstorms to central and southern parts of the province, as well as parts of western Saskatchewan. “With good dynamics and plenty of energy available, severe thunderstorms will be possible across much of the province,” says Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton. The storms could affect a large area, including Grand Prairie, Red Deer and Edmonton, Alta., for example. Severe thunderstorms develop Monday afternoon, capable of producing large hail. Some areas of central and southern Alberta have already experienced supercells and subsequent tornadoes and warnings. Lloydminster and North Battleford in Saskatchewan are at risk of experiencing the same severe weather. A squall line is also more likely to develop for cities in eastern Alberta and near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border as storms move into the evening. Highs for the day remain well above normal for the southern Prairies, with temperatures in the mid-30s and heat warnings still in effect. The heat breaks out on Tuesday as a ridge slides further south and out of the area. The storm risk for Tuesday slips into central Saskatchewan and Manitoba, also lingering in northern Alberta. Temperatures drop to near-seasonal in most prairies on Tuesday. For the full prairie forecast, watch the video above.
