Three Tornadoes Today!!!

Busy day on the Canadian Prairies today, weather wise.

First, incredible photos of this violent looking tornado that the local media like to call funnel clouds. Judge for yourself:

Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Funnel cloud spotted near Birch Hills

News Talk 650 Radio
Funnel cloud spotted in Birch Hills | News Talk 650 CKOM

Other reports of funnel clouds in south eastern Saskatchewan. One north of Wapella, and another near Quill Lakes that didn't touch the ground.

Then, a tornado was captured in Alberta near Medicine Hat.

"Environment Canada has confirmed a small funnel cloud touched down around 50 KM east of Medicine Hat Tuesday afternoon near Walsh. Meteorologists say the weather system was so small it didn't even hit their radar, but warn weather for Wednesday looks much more daunting.
Significant weather Meteorologist Brian Proctor says south eastern Alberta could see several small funnel clouds develop as strong storm cells pass through the region."

via CHAT Medicine Hat

Finally, to round out the day. The city of Regina was treated to a show at sundown as a mini thunderstorm cell came into the city as I got a chance to photograph it and get totally soaked in the downpour that followed. Video will be up tomorrow and you won't want to miss it. I captured a nice bolt of lighting in front of a wall cloud as it cruised over the downtown skyline.

Much more will be uploaded tomorrow. Click here for today's album.

VIDEO!

Regina Thunderstorm - Jun 14, 2011

UPDATE: Flash Flood/Thunderstorm over Regina Today - June 13, 2011

Click photo for slide show


Doing some practice shooting with the camera and tripod today.

Here is the video:


Didn't expect much today but I wanted to test out the equipment. What started out as not much more than some pop up thunder-heads turned into a surprise flash flooding and mostly soaking system. It was brief but fun!

Storm Clouds Over The Wascana Lake Fountain - Regina Saskatchewan - June 11, 2011

Tornado Fatalities in Saskatchewan 1898 to 1979 (Map Graphic)

Keep in mind when looking at this chart that Saskatchewan's population peaked just before the "Dirty Thirties" and a large percentage was rural at that time. The population largely moved into the cities after this long period of drought. Amazingly, the number of fatalities was approximately 70 from 1898 to 1935 and only 10 from 1936 to present day.

Detailed Chart Data

Major Update To Canadian Prairie Storms

As storm season continues to get closer here in Regina and predictions for one of the busiest years ever coming true down south, I thought it was high time to bring back some old and update the new storm links on this blog. I've brought some old pages from the previous site over incuding history, education, fatalities graphic and my first close encounter with a very dangerous tornadic storm. As well I've made dedicated pages to storm data and discussion. You can find everything in the side bar. You may have to switch back from dynamic format to the regular site by clicking here. Otherwise the links are as such:
Weather Data Links
Storm Discussion
LIVE Storm Chase Feeds
Tornado Fatalities in Saskatchewan 1898 to 1979
June 1st, 1986 Three Tornadoes Strike Saskatoon's...
Education and History

Storm Links Update

New photos are being uploaded at this blog REALjaredbook for now.
Continue following the Yahoo Group as it is more active than ever these days with 242 members strong!
Canadian Prairie Storms Yahoo Group
Weather Warnings are here:
Environment Canada Warnings (graphics)
Environment Canada Warnings (Text)
Storm Prediction Center (USA)

Thank you,

Jared Mysko