Weather

Twisted weather: Alberta ahead of average tornado count at 18 so far this year

EDMONTON - Alberta storm chaser Chris Kiernan has hardly had a moment's rest since the start of the tornado season last month. "This season has been quite more active," said Kiernan, who is based out ...

Jul 23, 2019

Heat warning in La Ronge expected to linger for days

La Ronge is expected to remain under a heat warning until at least Wednesday.That's according to Environment Canada Meteorologist Dan Kulak, who stated hot weather is currently making its way across t...

Jul 22, 2019 The beach in Patterson Park was a popular place to be Monday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Heat warnings issued for Northern Saskatchewan communities

Environment Canada issued heat warnings for several parts of Northern Saskatchewan. The heat warning is in effect for le--la-Crosse, Buffalo Narrows and Beauval and reaches as far North as Uranium Cit...

Jul 22, 2019 (Kittisak Jirasittichai | Dreamstime.com)

Mercury expected to reach 30 degrees in northeast this week

After plenty of rain for the first few weeks of July, a welcome sight of heat is here for the northeast region.For Monday, July 22, the high is expected to be around 28 Celsius, followed by a 30 C hig...

Jul 22, 2019 (File Photo/Kittisak Jirasittichai | Dreamstime.com)

Extreme heat-risk high as P.A. approaches potential hottest day of the year

Heat WarningFollowing cool-wet weather, Mother Nature is cranking up the heat.A heat warning exists across the Northern half of Saskatchewan, including the P.A. National Park, Candle Lake Provincial P...

Jul 22, 2019 Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for Northern Saskatchewan. (File Photo/Kittisak Jirasittichai | Dreamstime.com)

Probable tornado touch down in Red Pheasant Cree Nation: EnviroCan

Environment Canada said a tornado likely touched down on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation Thursday evening as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.The agency's weather summary said the probable to...

Jul 19, 2019 A tornado touched down on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. (supplied/Precious Baptiste)

Tornado Watch issued by Environment Canada

Keep an eye on the sky this afternoon.As rain clouds roll in, Environment Canada is warning there may be potential for supercell thunderstorms to form."These are the ones that are mostly likely to hav...

Jul 18, 2019 (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)

Storm season in Saskatchewan could break as early as next week

The stormy season may be making an exit from Saskatchewan as early as next week with warmer summer temperatures right on its heels.Looking at the average precipitation for this year, the time between ...

Jul 16, 2019 Rain season in Saskatchewan (file photo/paNOW Staff)

SGI urges quick claims for flood damage

Heavy rainfall on the weekend may have had sump pumps working overtime.If home owners did suffer flood damage they are encouraged to act quickly."Clean up that damage as soon as possible. Seek profess...

Jul 16, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Lemuel Alquino)

Prince Albert receives torrential rainfall

The rain fell fast and furious Sunday evening in the Prince Albert region.Dense precipitation in a short period of time caused a few intersections, streets and parking lots to flood. The City's Direct...

Jul 15, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Lemuel Alquino)