Yellow Watch - Severe Thunderstorm

A cold front associated with an intensifying low pressure system will combine with an unseasonably warm and unstable atmosphere creating favourable conditions for the development of severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms are currently ongoing over the region and will continue to grow into a line and move eastward into southwestern Manitoba.

The primary hazards with these thunderstorms will be strong wind gusts of 90-100 km/h, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Brief tornadoes are also possible with intense portions in the developing line of thunderstorms.

The severe weather threat will diminish once the cold front pushes eastward later this evening.

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Driving conditions may be difficult. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles.

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 SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #SKStorm.