At 3:50 a.m. CST, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and very heavy rain.
Thunderstorm Location: 15 km (16 km) east of Pilot Butte 55 km (55 km) southeast of Semans 30 km (32 km) southeast of Quill Lake
Motion: Moving east at 45 km/h
Hazards: Wind: damaging (90 - 110 km/h) Hail: loonie to ping pong ball size (2.5 to 4.5 cm) Rain: heavy (15 - 50 mm)
Locations in the Path: Lestock Dysart Elfros Wadena McLean Lipton Kelliher Fort San Fort Qu'Appelle Indian Head
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Driving conditions will likely be difficult. Damage to roofs, fences, soft shelters or trees is likely. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.
Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.