Yellow Watch - Severe Thunderstorm

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon ahead of a low pressure system in southern Saskatchewan. They are expected to track northeast throughout the later afternoon and evening. They are expected to weaken and track out of the area later this evening. These severe thunderstorms are expected to produce all hazards; severe hail, wind and rain with the chance of a tornado.

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Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. Large hail can cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.