Three more tornadoes confirmed in Sask., count up to 30

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed three more tornadoes and one downburst that hit Saskatchewan on July 10.

The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed three more tornadoes and one downburst that hit Saskatchewan on July 10. That brings the province’s tornado count up to 30 for the year. An NTP investigation has discovered evidence of tornadoes at Speers, Redberry Lake and the Petrofka-Waldheim area – all rated as EF1 on the intensity scale.

Tornadoes given EF1 ratings have estimated speeds between 135 and 175 kilometres per hour (km/h). Speers NTP said damage to trees and buildings were reported in Speers after a storm passed through the area. The organization estimates it was moving at speeds of 150 km/h with a 7.98 km track length and a path width of 1.08 km.

A ground and drone survey from NTP documented the reported damage to several farm properties south and east of the community. The storm began at 3:25 p.m. CST. No injuries were reported from the storm.

Redberry Lake This storm began at 4:05 p.m. CST, causing damage to trees, a home and a garage at a residential property east of Redberry Lake. A ground and drone survey documented all the initially reported damage along with additional tree damage.

NTP estimates that it travelled at a maximum wind speed of 150 km/h with a 6.03 km track length and maximum path width of 760 metres. No injuries were reported. Petrofka – Waldheim Witnesses captured video and photos of the tornado that developed south of Petrofka and tracked eastward to Waldheim.

NTP says it damaged homes, businesses, power poles, trees and vehicles. Following a ground and drone survey, NTP estimates the tornado travelled at a maximum speed of 175 km/h with a track length of 24.6 km and a maximum path width of 950 metres. NTP said it began at 4:21 p.m. CST.

Rosthern downburst The downburst, which began at 4:45 p.m., was given an EF0 rating. NTP said it caused damage to trees and several structures in and around Rosthern. After completing a ground and drone survey, NTP estimates the downburst’s maximum speed to have been 130 km/h, with intermittent damage found over an area about 7.3 km long and 6.4 km wide.