Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. A trough of low pressure has triggered scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Location: Southwestern Saskatchewan. Timing: Mid afternoon to evening. Hazards: - Golf ball size hail. - 100 km/h wind gusts. - 50 mm rainfall. - A tornado or two. The threat for tornadoes will be monitored closely and a tornado watch may be required as the threat evolves through the afternoon hours. The threat for severe thunderstorms will last into the evening hours so the severe thunderstorm watch may be expanded eastward as the afternoon progresses. ### Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. 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 SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.
