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Saskatchewan Hit by Violent Storms: Winds of 115 km/h Rage
15 May
Summary
- Winds reached up to 115 km/h, causing significant tree and structure damage.
- Some communities experienced prolonged power outages due to high winds.
- Further precipitation is expected in southeastern Saskatchewan this weekend.
A significant weather event swept through Saskatchewan on Thursday, bringing with it thunderstorms, dust storms, and formidable wind gusts. Wind speeds peaked at 115 km/h, prompting comparisons to EF0 tornado-level winds from meteorologists. These extreme conditions resulted in widespread damage to trees and structures across the province.
Many communities faced prolonged power outages as high winds hampered repair efforts. Radville, situated 130 km south of Regina, recorded the highest wind gust at 115 km/h. Other locations experiencing winds over 100 km/h included Climax, Milestone, Coronach, Swift Current, Estevan, Yellow Grass, Val Marie, and Shaunavon.
The storm also brought varied precipitation, with some northern areas receiving snow and rainfall totals reaching up to 32 millimetres. While the immediate precipitation is expected to diminish by Saturday morning, Environment Canada forecasts additional rainfall of 40 to 50 mm in northwestern and central areas like Meadow Lake and North Battleford.
Looking towards the weekend, a new low-pressure system is projected to affect southeastern Saskatchewan from Sunday through Monday. The remainder of the province is expected to remain relatively dry, but the south and southeast could see further rainfall.
