Environment Canada reports possible tornado activity during Saturday thunderstorms
A funnel cloud was spotted near Humboldt, Sask. on June 28, 2025. (Source: Facebook/Rachel King Boivin)
The summer storm season in Saskatchewan continues to move along, with the federal weather service revealing more tornadoes were reported near Saskatoon on Saturday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) received a report of a landspout tornado south of Humboldt, near Burr, at around 4:06 p.m. on June 28.
As of Saturday evening, ECCC was continuing its investigation of the tornado – noting that there was insufficient evidence to confirm it at the time.
'We are actively seeking pictures of the suspected tornado and/or any damage it may have caused,' the weather service said in its news release.
Other reported funnel clouds on June 28 included:
Funnel cloud near South Allan - 2:17 p.m.
Funnel cloud near Humboldt - 2:25 p.m.
Funnel cloud west of Humboldt - 3:45 p.m.
Funnel cloud north of Reynolds - 4:54 p.m.
Funnel cloud between Vanscoy and Delisle - 5:06 p.m.
Funnel cloud south of Saskatoon - 5:31 p.m.
Residents can report severe weather by calling 1-800-239-0484, emailing storm@ec.gc.ca, or posting using #skstorm.
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