SASKATOON, Saskatchewan – The early summer storm season in Saskatchewan is intensifying, as Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) reported suspected tornado activity during a series of thunderstorms on Saturday, June 28.
According to the federal weather service, a landspout tornado was reported around 4:06 p.m. near Burr, south of Humboldt, adding to the ongoing storm watch across the central Saskatchewan region.
As of Saturday evening, meteorologists were still in the process of investigating the event, noting there was insufficient evidence to officially confirm the tornado touchdown. The ECCC emphasized its commitment to collecting further photographic documentation and damage reports, urging the public to assist in the verification process.
“We are actively seeking pictures of the suspected tornado and/or any damage it may have caused,” the agency stated in its public bulletin.
Additional funnel clouds were observed throughout the afternoon, forming in various locations near Saskatoon:
Near South Allan at 2:17 p.m.,
Near Humboldt at 2:25 p.m.,
West of Humboldt at 3:45 p.m.,
North of Reynolds at 4:54 p.m.,
Between Vanscoy and Delisle at 5:06 p.m.,
South of Saskatoon at 5:31 p.m..
Residents in central Saskatchewan who witnessed any severe weather, especially funnel cloud formations or tornado activity, are encouraged to contact ECCC by calling 1-800-239-0484, emailing [email protected], or posting with the hashtag #skstorm on social media platforms.
The ECCC continues to monitor atmospheric conditions as storm systems move across southern and central Saskatchewan, with more thunderstorm activity anticipated in the coming days. Temperatures during these events ranged between 23 °C and 28 °C (73 °F and 82 °F), with humidity levels remaining high and winds shifting from southeast to northwest through the afternoon.
