Laressa Dueck Marengere took a photo of a funnel cloud taken near Bethune on May 22. (Image Credit: 980 CJME via Laressa Dueck Marengere/ Submitted)
Tornado season
First Saskatchewan tornado of 2026 spins north of Belle Plaine
May 23, 2026 | 12:24 PM
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Environment Canada is confirming a landspout tornado swirled around Belle Plaine on Friday afternoon, marking the first recorded tornado in Saskatchewan this year.
Several people messaged 980 CJME with photos of the tornado, saying it began twisting through around 1:30 p.m., and lasted no longer than 10 minutes.
Environment Canada meteorologist Matt Loney said are landspouts are generally considered weaker than traditional tornadoes, but people should still keep their distance.
“You really don’t have a sense of how strong it’s going to be,” he said. “I would certainly stay away from them as much as you can.”
