Double trouble Friday as risk develops for storms, funnel clouds
Forecasters are watching two areas for activity on Friday across the Prairies and northwestern Ontario
The week is set to end with more active weather on the Prairies and in northwestern Ontario as double storm setups develop over the region.
Conditions over portions of the southern Prairies could be favourable for the development of funnel clouds, while severe thunderstorms over northern Ontario could produce very large hail and strong wind gusts.
Make sure you keep an eye on the radar as you go about your day Friday, and stay aware of any severe weather watches or warnings issued in your area.
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Two areas of concern on Friday
A cold front moving east will arrive in northern Ontario during the day Friday, providing the lift and focus for strong to severe thunderstorms to build over the region.
High thunderstorm energy and humidity will spark thunderstorms from the international border as far north as Hudson Bay. Some of these storms could produce very large hail of 3-4 cm in diameter, as well as strong wind gusts up to 100 km/h.
Folks in Fort Frances, Dryden, Armstrong, and Fort Hope should closely monitor conditions throughout the day, and prepare to head indoors if threatening weather approaches.
Meanwhile, we’ll have to monitor conditions over parts of the southern Prairies through the day Friday.
Storms will begin bubbling up along the southern provincial border between Saskatchewan and Manitoba, likely tracking east into southern Manitoba through the late afternoon and evening hours.
The environment in this area is favourable for the development of funnel clouds. This includes Regina and Brandon. These types of funnel clouds tend to be benign. We’ll also see the risk here for small hail and some gusty winds.
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