Ten Tornadoes Reported in Saskatchewan in One Day as Severe Weather Threat Continues

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published July 11, 2026

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Saskatchewan experienced a major outbreak of severe weather after Environment and Climate Change Canada received reports of ten tornadoes across the province on Friday, July 10, 2026, matching the highest number ever reported in Saskatchewan in a single day.

Forecasters warned that the danger had not completely passed, as extreme heat, high humidity and unstable atmospheric conditions continued to create the potential for further severe thunderstorms and tornado development across parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Saturday.

Environment Canada has so far confirmed one tornado near Dundurn, while nine other reported tornadoes remain under investigation in cooperation with the Northern Tornadoes Project. The suspected locations include Speers, Patrofka, Colonsay, Rosthern, Plunkett, Prud’homme, Smuts and Cupar.

Officials stressed that the total remains preliminary and could change as investigators review storm damage, photographs, eyewitness accounts and radar data.

The powerful storms brought destructive winds, large hail and intense rainfall to several communities, damaging homes, roofs, trees, utility poles and power lines, particularly in areas north of Saskatoon.

The village of Speers was among the communities reporting significant damage, including uprooted trees, damaged buildings and downed electrical lines. Local authorities said no injuries or deaths had been reported.

In Waldheim, about 57 kilometres north of Saskatoon, residents began cleaning up fallen trees, damaged roofing materials and debris on Saturday morning following what officials described as a possible tornado.

Wind damage was also reported in Rosthern, while parts of Saskatoon experienced heavy rainfall over a short period.

Meteorologists said a combination of hot, moisture-filled air and passing low-pressure systems created favourable conditions for the development of powerful thunderstorms.

Another low-pressure system moving from Alberta into Saskatchewan was expected to maintain the risk of damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes during the weekend.

The severe storms occurred as prolonged heat warnings remained in effect across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Humidex values approached 40 in parts of Saskatchewan, while temperatures in Winnipeg and surrounding areas were expected to feel closer to 45 degrees Celsius.

Authorities urged residents to follow official weather alerts and the WeatherCAN application. Anyone under a tornado warning should immediately move to a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor, stay away from windows and avoid going outside to photograph the storm.

Residents were also advised to drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours and check on older adults, young children and people with health conditions.