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Tuesday: Storm risk emerges, severe possibility in Alberta amid continued heat
After a round of thunderstorms early morning and evening Monday in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with the former seeing tornado warnings around dinnertime, the threat will continue into the late evening, easing overnight as the energy dissipates. Looks like a lil funnel south of Greysville #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/YkH84bJOLz Looks like a lil funnel South of Greysville Cory Penner on Twitter: “Looks like a lil funnel South of Greysville #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/YkH84bJOLz / Twitter” Cory Penner on Twitter: “Looks like a lil funnel South of Greysville #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/YkH84bJOLz / Twitter” — Cory Penner (@PennerCory) Cory Penner on Twitter: “Looks like a lil South of Greysville funnel #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/YkH84bJOLz / Twitter” 6:18 p.m. north of Roseisle, MB looking north #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/a082Ur5FpR 6:18 p.m. north of Roseisle, MB looking north Shelly (w/Dan) Heinrichs on Twitter: “6:18 pm north of Roseisle, MB looking north #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/a082Ur5FpR / Twitter” Shelly (w/Dan) Heinrichs on Twitter: “6:18pm north of Roseisle, MB looking north #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/a082Ur5FpR / Twitter” — Shelly (w/Dan) Heinrichs (@HeinrichsPhoto) Shelly (w/Dan) Heinrichs on Twitter: “6:18 pm north of Roseisle, MB looking north #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/a082Ur5FpR / Twitter” On Tuesday, a low pressure system combined with an unstable air mass will make the environment favorable for thunderstorms once again across the eastern prairies, although it will remain non-severe in nature. The severe threat will be centered in central Alberta, including Edmonton and Red Deer, where storms could bring large hail, heavy rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, heatwave conditions continue across the southern prairies on Tuesday, especially in southern Alberta where the warnings are in place.
The stretch of high temperatures causes heat warnings
Warm conditions are expected to last most of the week, and the southern prairies can expect long stretches of temperatures in the 30s. Temperatures in the mid-20s are more typical for mid-August, so this prolonged heat is unusual. The stretch of daily highs in the 30s could start to approach monthly record territory for Medicine Hat, Alta. as the Meadows head towards the end of the month. At this point, there are no signs of the warm conditions letting up. Heat warnings are in effect for areas of southern Alberta. Calgary will be in the 30-degree mark for the entire week, while Edmonton will start to see it all the way through. Here are some recommendations from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to stay safe during this season of unseasonably warm temperatures:
Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler times of the day. Take frequent breaks from the heat, spending time in cool indoor spaces where possible. Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated. Check for your children or pets before getting out of your car. Do not leave any person or pet in a closed vehicle for any length of time.
Temperatures will be cooler for the eastern prairies — still warm, but within a few degrees of the season. After a windy start for the aforementioned region, conditions will turn drier late into the week and into the weekend. A windier pattern is likely for the Meadows during the last week of August. Thumbnail courtesy of Jordan Velestuk taken in Emerald Park, Sask. Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest prairie forecast details.
