Severe thunderstorms are moving into Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts exceeding 110 km/h, large hail, and heavy rain.
The threat follows a stormy Tuesday night in Alberta, where no tornado warnings were issued.
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Areas at Risk
According to meteorologists from The Weather Network, the severe weather threat has expanded northeastward, covering both southern and northern regions of the two provinces.
Communities such as Estevan in Saskatchewan, along with Brandon and Dauphin in Manitoba, are among those at risk.
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An area of high pressure south of the border is expected to curb overall storm intensity compared to previous days, but strong to damaging winds and isolated large hail remain the primary hazards.
A low-pressure system driven by an advancing cold front across Manitoba is providing abundant thunderstorm energy, moisture, and upper-level support.
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Storm cells are expected to track rapidly east through the late afternoon and evening hours.
