Flood risk on the Prairies as heavy storms linger into Saturday
Severe thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and localized flooding to parts of the southern Prairies
Thunderstorms have dotted the southern Prairies for the past couple of days as a stubborn pattern lingers over the centre of the country. We can expect that storm risk to continue into Saturday.
Southern Saskatchewan faces a heightened risk, with heavy rainfall and localized flooding possible through the weekend.
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Weekend storm risk carries flooding potential
Thunderstorm activity will persist through the weekend across the southern Prairies.
By Saturday, a new low moving in from the U.S. will trigger another round of thunderstorms.
Heavy rainfall and localized flooding remain a concern across much of southern Saskatchewan, with some areas potentially seeing 30–50 mm or more of precipitation.
While the southern Prairies will experience the most active weather in Canada, the majority of the country will see predominantly dry conditions over the next seven days, offering a sharp contrast to the stormy outlook for this region.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across the Prairies.