UPDATE: All advisories mentioned in this story have ended
A funnel cloud advisory has been issued by Environment Canada for western Saskatchewan, including Saskatoon.
The agency said conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds on Thursday afternoon and into the evening.
A trough of low pressure is tracking across the western portion of the province, which will produce isolated thunderstorm activity.
Although meteorologists said most of the thunderstorms will be weak, winds converging around the trough may provide enough rotation to produce funnel clouds.
These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms that are normally not a danger near the ground.
However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.
While landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage, they can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.
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Funnel cloud advisory for:
- Saskatoon
- Meadow Lake – Big River – Green Lake – Pierceland
- The Battlefords – Unity – Maidstone – St. Walburg
- Kindersley – Rosetown – Biggar – Wilkie – Macklin
- Leader – Gull Lake
- Swift Current – Herbert – Cabri – Kyle – Lucky Lake
- Shaunavon – Maple Creek – Val Marie – Cypress Hills
- Prince Albert – Shellbrook – Spiritwood – Duck Lake
- Martensville – Warman – Rosthern – Delisle – Wakaw
- Outlook – Watrous – Hanley – Imperial – Dinsmore
Saskatoon weather outlook
Increasing cloudiness with a 60 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms beginning this afternoon around 4 p.m.
Today
A sunny start to the day, but increasing clouds bring a 60 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate.
Evening showers will continue overnight, however the risk of a thunderstorm ends around 8 p.m.. Mainly cloudy. Low 11.
Friday
High 19. Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers in the morning. Overcast condition will decrease in the afternoon to a mix of sun and clouds.
Clear conditions overnight. Low 7.
Saturday
High 22. Humidex 24. Mix of sun and clouds. 30 per cent chance of showers. Breezy winds from the southeast at 20 km/h.
Cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers overnight. Low 15.
Sunday
High 22. Humidex 25. Mix of sun and clouds with a moderate chance of showers. Breezy winds from the west at 25 km/h.
Cloudy overnight with a 70 per cent chance of showers. Low 8.
Monday
High 18. Mix of sun and clouds with a 20 per cent chance of showers. Breezy winds from the northwest at 25 km/h.
Cloudy periods overnight. Low 8.
Tuesday
High 21. Humidex 23. Mainly sunny with a 30 per cent chance of showers. Breezy winds from the east at 25 km/h.
Cloudy periods overnight. Low 9.
Wednesday
High 19. Humidex 21. Mix of sun and clouds with a 20 per cent chance of showers. Breezy winds from the east at 25 km/h.
Cloudy periods overnight. Low 12.
Thursday
The first day of September will have a mix of sun and clouds and a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 20. Humidex 23. Breezy winds from the southeast at 25 km/h.
Cloudy periods overnight. Low 12.
Your Saskatchewan
This Your Saskatchewan photo of a Lloydminster stormy sunset was taken by Kristin Watson:
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