According to Environment Canada, as of 5:12 pm, a tornado watch has been issued for the following regions:

  • R.M. of Benson including Benson
  • R.M. of Brokenshell including Trossachs
  • R.M. of Caledonia including Milestone and Parry
  • R.M. of Cambria including Torquay and Outram
  • R.M. of Cymri including Midale Macoun and Halbrite
  • R.M. of Estevan including Estevan and Hitchcock
  • R.M. of Fillmore including Fillmore Creelman and Osage
  • R.M. of Griffin including Griffin and Froude
  • R.M. of Lake Alma including Lake Alma and Beaubier
  • R.M. of Laurier including Radville
  • R.M. of Lomond including Colgate and Goodwater
  • R.M. of Norton including Pangman and Khedive
  • R.M. of Scott including Yellowgrass Lang and Lewvan
  • R.M. of Souris Valley including Tribune and Oungre
  • R.M. of Wellington including Cedoux Colfax and Tyvan
  • R.M. of Weyburn including Weyburn and McTaggart

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.

Thunderstorms forming late this afternoon over southeastern Saskatchewan are moving into an environment favourable for potential tornado development. Any severe thunderstorms that develop will also have a threat of large hail, strong wind gusts, and torrential downpours.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.

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