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Regina 1912 (Google Images)

Today is the anniversary of the deadliest tornado in Canadian history. In 1912 an F4 tornado nicknamed the Regina Cyclone covered a 30km path from south of the city through Regina and off to the north. Wide areas of the city were destroyed including a YMCA, churches and several schools. The storm touched down at 5pm and lasted just over 20 minutes. When all was said and done 28 people had lost their lives and there were hundreds of injuries. The debt accumulated from the storm took till the 1950's to be paid back. The city was forced to rebuild nearly all of its infrastructure. 2500 people were left homeless and damage was estimated at 1.2 million (1912 dollars).

In our area today, the battle with this stubborn upper level low over the Great Lakes continues. We can expect some sunshine mixed with clouds along with morning fog, followed by more thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of the storms may produce heavy rain and hail. There is even the risk of some funnel clouds along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Valley. Temperatures will warm to 25C under the sunny breaks, but it will remain quite muggy. The balance of the week looks the same as the low pressure area slowly begins to fill an pull of to the northeast.