PHOTOS: Tornado hits Saskatchewan as severe storms pelt Prairies
Severe thunderstorms hit portions of the southern Prairies on Thursday
Storm spotters witnessed at least one tornado in southern Saskatchewan on Thursday as severe thunderstorms hit the region.
A dynamic setup across the south-central Prairies allowed isolated thunderstorms to develop on Thursday. The bulk of the active weather unfolded across Saskatchewan.
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At least three rotating thunderstorms prompted tornado warnings from communities near Saskatoon to rural areas near Estevan.
The storm in southeastern Saskatchewan near Estevan produced at least one spotter-confirmed tornado. Multiple chasers in the region caught photos of the twister as it swept through fields, hurling debris through the air along its track.
Large hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall also accompanied the severe thunderstorms.
Experts will likely survey the damage in the days ahead to confirm the number of tornadoes that touched down Thursday and assign damage ratings on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
See visuals of Thursday’s severe weather across the region, below.
Header image courtesy of Gary Hofer via X.