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Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm alerts in effect across Saskatchewan
A severe thunderstorm outbreak is possible this afternoon and evening. A Tornado watch was issued for many parts of central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, Battlefords and Saskatoon. Meanwhile, Regina and Southern Saskatchewan have a severe thunderstorm watch in effect.
Environment Canada said a low pressure system will interact with an unstable airmass this afternoon resulting in the development of severe thunderstorms. All modes of severe weather are possible including: very large hail, very strong wind gusts, torrential downpours and tornadoes, some of which may be strong.
Storms will initiate by mid-late afternoon and track east-northeast. The tornado threat will gradually diminish after sunset and as the storms track into eastern Saskatchewan and into Manitoba tonight.
An alert issued by Sask Alert warned ‘This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.’