ESTEVAN — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Estevan and other parts of the southeast.
The warning, issued at 4:26 p.m., is for communities in the RMs of Estevan, Benson, Browning and Coalfields.
It states that Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, loonie to ping pong ball-sized hail and heavy rain. The storm was near North Portal and moving north at 50 kilometres per hour.
SaskToday will have updates as they become available.
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SASKATCHEWAN — For the second straight day, a series of weather alerts have been issued in Saskatchewan.
A tornado watch is in effect June 28 for communities in 15 RMs in southeast and east-central Saskatchewan.
"Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon ahead of a low pressure system in southern Saskatchewan," Environment Canada said in the advisory. "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 have the potential to produce tornadoes, in addition to severe hail, wind and rain, Environment Canada said.
A tornado warning is in effect for communities in four RMs in east-central Saskatchewan, and a twister has been reported in Wroxton.
A thunderstorm watch is in effect for communities in 38 RMs in southeast and east-central Saskatchewan. Estevan, Weyburn and Yorkton are among the affected areas.
"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."
The storms 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."
A special weather statement has been issued for the cities of Regina and Moose Jaw, as well as communities in dozens of RMs, due to the potential for funnel clouds
"These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms," Environment Canada said. "This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado."
Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage, Environment Canada said, but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.
SaskToday will have updates as they become available.
