Reports of funnel clouds in Saskatchewan were received by Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists on Saturday.
According to a preliminary weather summary, five funnel clouds were reported as weak thunderstorms developed over southern portions of the province.
Summary of reported funnel clouds:
- Near Lashburn at 2:33 p.m. CT;
- Caronport at 2:37 p.m.;
- Revenue at 3:27 p.m.;
- Near Canora at 4:10 p.m.; and
- Handel at 4:43 p.m.
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Environment Canada said these types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation, which is normally not a danger near the ground.
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