Published on Jul. 4, 2026, 1:46 PM

Updated on Jul. 5, 2026, 1:07 AM

Beware a risk for severe thunderstorms on Saturday on parts of the Prairies, with a chance of large hail and damaging winds. A tornado can’t be ruled out for some as supercells will be possible

7:07 p.m. MDT/CST – Severe thunderstorms prompted tornado warnings in southern Saskatchewan and southern Alberta on Saturday evening.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning for the following areas in southern Saskatchewan:

R.M. of Medstead including Medstead Belbutte and Birch Lake

R.M. of Meota including Meota and The Battlefords Prov. Park

R.M. of Parkdale including Glaslyn and Fairholme

Tornado warnings were also in effect for the following areas in southern Alberta:

Kneehill Co. near Three Hills

Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley

S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa

Starland Co. near Rumsey and Rowley

“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches,” ECCC said in its warning.

The agency added: “Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.”

CURRENT TORNADO WARNINGS (ALBERTA):

Kneehill Co. near Three Hills

Kneehill Co. near Trochu and Huxley

S.A. 2 near Spondin and Scapa

Starland Co. near Rumsey and Rowley

CURRENT TORNADO WARNINGS (SASKATCHEWAN):

R.M. of Medstead including Medstead Belbutte and Birch Lake

R.M. of Meota including Meota and The Battlefords Prov. Park

R.M. of Parkdale including Glaslyn and Fairholme

1:27 p.m. CST – A tornado watch is in effect across portions of southern Saskatchewan amid a severe storm risk on Saturday afternoon. A tornado watch means that conditions are favourable for the development of tornadoes.