Downburst in western PEI on Aug 28
The NTP has confirmed a downburst at Summerside in western Prince Edward Island on August 28. Damage to houses and trees has been assigned a preliminary EF0 rating.
Full details are available with the event summary below, along with a regional map. The event can also be plotted on a map using the NTP Dashboard here.
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Event Name: Summerside, PE
Date: August 28, 2026
Start Time: 5:30 PM ADT (2030 UTC)
Final Classification: Downburst
Preliminary EF-Scale Rating: EF0
EF-Scale Damage Indicator / Degree of Damage: FR12/DOD4
Location of worst damage: 46.4015N, 63.7734W
Description: Roof damage to two homes, tree damage and a toppled trailer was reported in Summerside after a storm passed through. No injuries were reported. Satellite imagery review did not reveal any visible damage. Damage preliminarily assessed as EF0 downburst, with an estimated max. wind speed of 130 km/h (and further investigation into extent is pending). Start time is radar estimated.
Regional map showing the location of the Summerside, PE downburst.
