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Environment Canada Confirms Dundurn Tornado as Saskatchewan Reviews 10 Reports
The agency is investigating several more possible twisters after reports of very large hail and wind damage across the province.
- On Friday, Environment Canada confirmed a tornado near Dundurn and is investigating 10 record-tying tornado reports across Saskatchewan as a dangerous heat wave fuels extreme weather across the Prairies.
- A low-pressure system moving through the province triggered the severe weather outbreak. Meteorologist Kayla Bilous explained that warm, moist air created the atmospheric conditions necessary for the storms.
- Significant damage occurred in Speers, 50 kilometres from North Battleford, where residents reported estimated $100k in destruction, while Rosthern and Hague sustained damage to trees and power lines.
- Professional tornado hunter Greg Johnson said the count is "pretty spectacular," but such activity is not unprecedented; supercell thunderstorms develop distinct updrafts where tornadoes form.
- With humidex values climbing to 45, Environment Canada warned the heat wave will persist and urged residents to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity, and continue monitoring weather alerts.
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