Severe thunderstorm spawns multiple tornadoes in Saskatchewan, Canada
Three confirmed tornadoes touched down in Saskatchewan, Canada on June 29, 2022, as severe thunderstorms tracked through the Prairies.
According to Environment Canada, the first tornado touched down at approximately 15:05 CST near Manitou Beach, the second near Margo at approximately 16:55 CST and the third at 17:25 CST near Cymric.
All three tornadoes have been given a preliminary rating of EF-0, but this could change as the investigation continues.1
This brings the total number of confirmed tornadoes in the Canadian Prairies this year to 8. The average is about 42, with the exception in 2021 when just 15 twisters were confirmed in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
References:
1 PHOTOS: Multiple tornadoes, huge hail hit the Prairies – The Weather Network – June 30, 2022
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