Tornado warning issued as severe storms hit the Prairies

Published on Jul. 19, 2025, 12:50 AM

Updated on Jul. 19, 2025, 11:13 PM

Prepare for strong severe thunderstorms across portions of Alberta and Saskatchewan through the second half of Saturday

5:12 p.m. CST – Severe thunderstorms prompted a tornado warning in southern Saskatchewan on Saturday evening.

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

“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 (Saskatchewan):

The original article with the full forecast for the Prairies continues below.

Beneficial rain is on the way for parts of the Prairies struggling with drought this summer—but the precipitation will come at a cost.

Forecasters expect strong to severe thunderstorms to develop across Alberta and Saskatchewan through the day Saturday.