Alberta tornado count for 2019 now at 22 with 2 twisters upgraded in severity
There have been 22 probable or confirmed tornadoes in the province so far this year, surpassing Alberta’s 30-year average of 12 annually. Continue reading
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Southern Alberta Taber corn farmers grapple with after-effects of Tuesday’s severe storm
Residents in southern Alberta are dealing with the aftermath of a severe storm that slammed the area, damaging crops on Tuesday Continue reading
Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted across central and northern Alberta
Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Sturgeon County at 7:13 p.m. on Monday night. Continue reading
Grapefruit-sized hail hammered Spruce Grove as thunderstorm swept across Edmonton region Friday
Environment Canada said the largest hail was reported west of the city in Spruce Grove, where teacup- to grapefruit-sized hail measuring 80 to 102 mm was reported. Continue reading
Environment and Climate Change Canada releases more details about Wednesday’s wild weather in Alberta
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
Environment Canada has released some details about the severe weather that hit parts of Alberta on the last day of July. Continue reading
‘This is a tornado-prone part of the world’: Alberta sees busiest season in 2 decades
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
“We’ve recorded 21 tornadoes so far this year which is the most we’ve had in a season since 1989,” said Kyle Fougère with Environment Canada. Continue reading
Lightning, booming thunder as severe overnight storm rolls through Edmonton region
Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were in effect on and off overnight for the Edmonton region as storms swept across the province. Continue reading
Alberta ahead of average tornado count at 17 so far this year
There have been 17 probable or confirmed tornadoes in the province so far, Environment Canada said, surpassing Alberta’s 30-year average of 12. Continue reading
‘Get to safety’: Saskatoon assessing tree-toppling storm
Trees were strewn across streets, and a tornado was confirmed west of Saskatoon as powerful storms rolled through Saskatchewan on Thursday. Continue reading
Saskatchewan weather outlook: heat and sunshine finally return
Heat and sunshine finally return to bring in a much more summery weather forecast for Regina and Saskatoon. Continue reading