Severe weather struck Prince Edward Island during the mid-afternoon on Wednesday, bringing high winds, hail, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.
Around 1:40 p.m., the storm swept through Charlottetown, causing power outages for numerous Maritime Electric customers, primarily in Charlottetown.
Meteorologist Ryan Snodden from CBC described it as a tumultuous weather day in central and eastern parts of the province, with slow-moving thunderstorms resulting in intense rainfall, strong winds, and localized hail. Radar estimates indicated rainfall rates reaching nearly 50 mm/hour.
Reports suggested a high probability of a tornado touching down near Souris in eastern P.E.I. A video submitted to CBC News depicted trees being lifted high into the air, with the tornado’s funnel becoming visible over the water.
Brielle Campbell reported witnessing what she believed was a tornado while observing the storm from her residence in Little Harbour near Souris.
Brielle Campbell, residing in Little Harbour near Souris, shared her observations with CBC News about the storm’s appearance from inside her home.
She recounted, “It seemed like the clouds were swirling. It began right on the ground, in the field,” Campbell mentioned. “It stirred things up. It was quite extraordinary.”
Similarly, at Blair Chapman’s residence, the weather conditions were chaotic.
Chapman stated, “We witnessed some shrubs being lifted into the air to the east of our property,” he described.
“Our two apple trees were uprooted. Subsequently, we noticed trees at the treeline being torn out. They were soaring in the air like toothpicks…
“It resembled a scene from The Wizard of Oz.”
Hail was part of the