4:01 PM CST Tuesday 17 September 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: R.M. of North Qu''Appelle including Fort Qu''Appelle Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Severe thunderstorm activity is expected in southern Saskatchewan tonight as a low pressure system begins to strengthen in Montana. Ahead of a few severe storms in the southeast early this evening, bands of showers and thunderstorms will move through the region late this evening and into the overnight hours. Regions along and south of the Trans Canada Highway will likely see heavy rains, up to nickel to quarter-sized hail and gusty winds with these storms. 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 are likely to 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 .
