Weather summary for Saskatchewan issued by Environment Canada at 8:59 p.m. CST Monday 9 July 2018.
Severe thunderstorms were observed in southern Saskatchewan in the late afternoon and evening of July 9, 2018. A couple of tornadoes were reported with these storms. The following is a summary of severe weather reported to the Prairie and Arctic Storm Prediction Centre (PASPC) as of 8 pm CST.
1. Meteorologists at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have confirmed a tornado that occurred near Cantuar, SK around 3:20 P.M. CST ON July 9, 2018.
This was considered a landspout tornado that was generated by rotation under a rapidly growing thunderstorm. Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous as they can topple trees, damage roofs, or toss debris a short distance.
ECCC has received no reports of damage, therefore, this tornado will be given a preliminary rating of EF-0.
2. Meteorologists at ECCC have confirmed a brief tornado that occurred near Chaplin, SK around 4:10 P.M. CST on July 9, 2018.
ECCC has received no reports of damage, therefore, this tornado will be given a preliminary rating of EF-0.
3. The PASPC received reports of a possible tornado near Coronach, SK around 5:30 P.M. CST. At this time, there is insufficient evidence to confirm that a tornado has touched down; however, PASPC meteorologists continue to investigate and will update if more information becomes available.
PASPC meteorologists are actively seeking pictures of these tornadoes or damage they may have caused. Should you have any information regarding this event, or to report severe weather at any time, please call 1-800-239-0484, send an email to ec.storm.ec(at)canada.ca, or tweet to (hash)skstorm.
Other severe weather reported with these storms:
Hail
45 mm (Golf ball) hail south of Morse, SK
45 mm (Golf ball) hail in Crestwynd, SK – Damage to property reported
38 mm (Ping pong ball) hail in Willow Bunch, SK
38 mm (Ping pong ball) hail in Crane Valley, SK
24 to 45 mm (Quarter to Golf ball) hail near Baildon, SK
24 mm (Quarter) hail south of Limerick, SK
21 mm (Nickel) hail in Coderre, SK
PAPSC meteorologists continue to investigate and may update this summary if more information becomes available.
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
