There are four main theories for how tornadoes are formed: The first two are tied together because they both involve super-cell thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are fuelled by warm, moist air near the surface and colder air aloft. What makes a super-cell thunderstorm different from a regular thunderstorm is the ability for the storm to sustain a […] Read more
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How do we think tornadoes form?
As good as our technology is, we are still not 100 percent sure how tornadoes come to be, so let’s look at: Supercell theory Rear-flank downdraft theory Tornado vortex theory Multiple vortex theory The first two theories are tied together, as they both involve supercell thunderstorms. To understand these two theories, we need to understand […] Read more
Tornadoes can prove difficult to predict
How can you know if a storm is capable of producing severe weather? The answer is not easy. First, listen to Environment Canada for watches and warnings. It is the only entity allowed to issue watches and warnings in Canada. A watch means the potential exists for severe thunderstorms, but they have not yet developed […] Read more
Alberta picks up the pieces in tornado aftermath
No significant injuries were reported, but some livestock were killed and there was extensive damage to rural properties and crops
An Alberta ranching family whose farm was devastated by a tornado estimated to be among the most powerful ever detected in Canada are relying on their Christian faith as they deal with the damage. “When I drove in here, I turned my lights on and I just cried because there’s nothing left from my grandpa, […] Read more
Cyclone of 1912 devastated Sask. capital
The twister hit June 30 as residents prepared for Dominion Day, killing 28, injuring 300 and damaging many buildings
The Regina Cyclone remains the worst tornado in Canadian history, 111 years after it occurred. On June 30, 1912, an F4 twister killed 28 people, injured 300 and caused $12,000 in property damage ($30.5 million today) and left 2,500 people homeless. Called a cyclone back then, today it’s classified as a tornado. Cyclone is the […] Read more
