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PEI Storm Hits Hard With Tornado Signs | Winnipeg News
Prince Edward Island was rocked by a monstrous storm Wednesday afternoon—high winds, hail, torrential rain, and lightning tore through the island, leaving thousands without power. Radar showed rainfall hitting 50mm per hour in some areas, while eyewitnesses swear a tornado touched down near Souris, hurling trees like toothpicks and sending debris flying. One observer likened it to a scene from The Wizard of Oz. Flooding hit Charlottetown, Sherwood, and Parkdale, forcing street closures and shuttered businesses—including a dumpster floating down a street. Officials are still tallying the…
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