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Severe thunderstorm alert issued for southwest

A line of thunderstorms that entered southwestern portions of the province this evening will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, small hail and heavy rains.
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SOUTHWEST SASKATCHEWAN - Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

A line of thunderstorms has entered southwestern portions of the province this evening. This line of storms will be capable of producing strong, damaging wind gusts, small hail, and heavy rains over the evening hours.

These storms are expected to weaken overnight tonight.

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.

According to SaskAlert, affected areas are:

  • R.M. of Arlington including Dollard
  • R.M. of Auvergne including Ponteix and Aneroid
  • R.M. of Bengough including Bengough
  • R.M. of Bone Creek including Simmie and Scotsguard
  • R.M. of Elmsthorpe including Avonlea and Truax
  • R.M. of Excel including Viceroy Ormiston and Verwood
  • R.M. of Frontier including Frontier and Claydon
  • R.M. of Glen McPherson west of Mankota
  • R.M. of Grassy Creek including Shaunavon
  • R.M. of Gravelbourg including Gravelbourg and Bateman
  • R.M. of Happy Valley including Big Beaver
  • R.M. of Hart Butte including Coronach
  • R.M. of Key West including Ogema and Kayville
  • R.M. of Lake Johnson including Mossbank and Ardill
  • R.M. of Lake of The Rivers including Assiniboia
  • R.M. of Lone Tree including Climax and Bracken
  • R.M. of Mankota including Mankota and Ferland
  • R.M. of Maple Creek including Cypress Hills Prov. Park
  • R.M. of Maple Creek including Maple Creek
  • R.M. of Old Post including Wood Mountain and Killdeer
  • R.M. of Pinto Creek including Kincaid and Hazenmore
  • R.M. of Poplar Valley including Rockglen and Fife Lake
  • R.M. of Reno including Consul Robsart and Willow Creek
  • R.M. of Stonehenge including Limerick and Congress
  • R.M. of Surprise Valley including Minton and Regway
  • R.M. of Sutton including Mazenod Palmer and Vantage
  • R.M. of Terrell including Spring Valley and Cardross
  • R.M. of The Gap including Ceylon and Hardy
  • R.M. of Val Marie including Val Marie Orkney and Monchy
  • R.M. of Waverley including Glentworth and Fir Mountain
  • R.M. of White Valley including Eastend and Ravenscrag
  • R.M. of Willow Bunch including Willow Bunch and St Victor
  • R.M. of Wise Creek including Cadillac and Admiral
  • R.M. of Wood River including Lafleche Woodrow and Melaval
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