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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH |
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| Issuing Time |
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:30:29 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:30:29 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:30:29 PDT |
| Brief Description |
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH |
| Detailed Description |
7:30 PM CST Tuesday 13 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: City of Saskatoon Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Thunderstorms, some of which may become severe, have developed this evening and are expected to end overnight. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #SKStorm . |
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