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Intense thunderstorms are anticipated to develop over Alberta and Saskatchewan this weekend, posing risks of destructive winds, large hail, and potential tornado formation. Meteorologists emphasize that the conditions are exceptionally conducive to severe weather, coinciding with an escalation of dangerous heat in southern Prairie regions.
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00:00A dangerous storm outbreak is unfolding across Alberta and Saskatchewan,
00:04and tornadoes could develop before the day is over.
00:07Forecasters say high instability and strong wind shear
00:10will fuel severe thunderstorms across much of the prairies.
00:14Large hail, destructive wind gusts, torrential rain,
00:19and one or two tornadoes are all possible.
00:21The greatest tornado risk stretches east of Edmonton,
00:25toward Lloydminster, and north of Saskatoon, near Prince Albert.
00:29Officials urge residents not to ignore weather alerts,
00:32as conditions can change rapidly.
00:34At the same time, intense heat is building across southern prairie communities,
00:39with temperatures reaching the mid-30s and Humidex values climbing into the 40s.
00:44Stay weather-aware and be ready to take shelter if warnings are issued.
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