Possible tornado spotted in central Saskatchewan

Residents in the area around Bethune, Sask. reported spotting a tornado on May 22, 2026. (Courtesy: Laressa Dueck Marengere)

Saskatchewan may have experienced its first tornado of the year, according to early reports north of Regina.

In several posts to social media Friday afternoon, eagle-eyed residents near Bethune spotted what appeared to be a landspout tornado in the area.

Bethune is located approximately 50 kilometres northwest of Regina.

If confirmed by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), it would be the province’s first tornado of 2026.

At 3:16 p.m., ECCC issued a special weather statement covering much of central and east central Saskatchewan, warning that funnel clouds were expected to develop – with some having the potential of becoming weak landspout tornadoes.

More details to come...