Severe thunderstorms threaten Prairies over Canada Day weekend

A low-pressure system is making its way through Alberta and British Columbia and it’s bringing the risk for widespread thunderstorms on Canada Day.

The threat of severe thunderstorms from this sticky system are in central Alberta which includes Edmonton and Red Deer. Many areas across the province have the threat to see scattered non-severe thunderstorms.

Thunder PR Friday

There is a potential for funnel clouds in the region. Thunderstorms will be scattered, with potential for large hail, heavy rain and strong winds.

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This same low-pressure system is expected to bring rain through the evening and overnight into Saturday morning.

THUNDERSTORMS SHIFT EAST SATURDAY INTO SASKATCHEWAN

Saturday Thunderstorms Sask

On Saturday the risk for severe thunderstorms passes through Alberta and shifts eastward in southern Saskatchewan. Cities including Regina, Swift Current and Weyburn can expect to see scattered showers.

SEASONAL LOW TEMPERATURES THROUGH THE WEEKEND

Along with scattered showers, near and below seasonal temperatures will dominate through the Prairies this weekend.

Temperatures Friday

Although temperatures on Canada Day range from single digits to the mid to upper 20s, the cooler temperatures are persisting throughout the region.

Warmer weather will build next week with a stretch of days reaching the mid to upper 20s and southern regions hitting low 30s.

Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest on the storm risk in the Prairies.

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