Erik Younk
@YounkShack
Where it all comes together! Outdoorsman/ adventure junkie, gear head, and storm chaser. I have a love for too many expensive hobbies… 🇨🇦
Funnel is almost fully condensed all the way to the ground. Rain curtains wrapping around it. 5:14pm. #abstorm #abwx
Wall cloud developing on storm NW of Lodgepole, AB at 4:44pm. Storm moving NE. #abstorm #abwx
And so it begins… Considering popping south shortly to catch some action⚡️🤙
MONDAY: #Edmonton, #Calgary, #RedDeer, etc., included in Environment Canada’s yellow forecast area for the risk of 100km/h wind gusts & 2cm hail tomorrow, Monday, May 26, 2025. #abstorm #MedicineHat, #Lethbridge, #FortMac, etc., included in grey for the risk of 80-100km/h wind…
Drone footage of the tree damage from the tornado that occurred near Lodgepole, Alberta around 5:10p MT this evening.. 2 July 2025 #ABwx @NTP_Reports @The_Weatherman2
Video of tree damage from the tornado along Hwy 753 north of lodgepole, Alberta #abstorm #abwx
Rotation getting very low now. Still just north of Lodgepole, AB. 5:05pm. Recommend taking shelter if you live in this area. Storm now tornado warned. #abstorm #abwx
Correction, this weather event is today and not tomorrow. Late afternoon to evening (may 31) 📍 Central Alberta – Edmonton to Red Deer corridor 🕕 Timing: Late afternoon into evening ⚠️ Potential Hazards: 🌪 Isolated tornado risk 🌩 Large hail (up to golf ball size possible) 🌬…
Getting off my butt. Time to get back in shape👍 Background picture from one of the many amazing trails in Christina Lake, BC!
The hot weather caps off tomorrow with a cold front driving active weather across Alberta, similar to Monday (May 26). Expect thunderstorms throughout Alberta tomorrow with the risk of severe storms across the central regions incl. around #Edmonton #yeg #abstorm
Just south of Calmar, AB, looking west / south west. Looking at the elevated base. Fair bit of CG lightning with this one. #abstorm
Sneak peak at the new chasing rig. It’s in pieces at the moment, what’s new… 🙄😂
Completed the Hudson’s “Hot AF” wing challenge for the 4th year in a row🤙😂
Going back and watching all of discovery channel “storm chasers.” Getting excited for the 2025 season. Got a plan to get back out again this summer!
Supercell southwest of Bentley, Alberta. Steady inflow feeding in. #abstorm
A ridge of high pressure will build into the Prairies this weekend, bringing elevated heat and humidity. Long-range models indicate the ridge will break down mid-late next week, setting the stage for an outbreak of severe weather. #abstorm #skstorm #mbstorm