Severe storms fire up in Saskatchewan, prompting tornado warning
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado has been detected in Saskatchewan. Residents in the affected region should be in their shelters.
A tornado warning has been issued in Saskatchewan Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) meteorologists are tracking a thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado.
In addition to potentially producing a tornado and intense winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are possible. See below for the details.
Current tornado warnings
R.M. of Usborne including Lanigan Drake and Guernsey
R.M. of Prairie Rose including Jansen and Esk
At 7:13 PM CST: Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
One or more weak tornadoes may be occurring in the area. They sometimes appear as funnel clouds with swirling debris near the ground.
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.
Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.
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.
Tuesday sees severe weather chance shift
Another day of storms are possible on Tuesday as the system moves east into Winnipeg, Man., as well as in the Rockies.
Severe thunderstorms will be possible, expected to develop along the Alberta foothills and track east by the late-afternoon period.
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Instead of loonie-size hail, however, we're looking at up to toonie-size hail with Tuesday's storms, along with strong winds, as the extra energy could give the storm a stronger updraft to keep the hailstones aloft.
Temperatures on the Prairies are expected to trend on the warmer side of normal throughout the week, before a shot of cooler air moves in to end the month.
Enjoy the rainy and stormy weather while it's here, though, because July is forecast to kick off on a hot and dry note across the Prairies, which will once again raise concerns about wildfires.
Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across the Prairies.