2:29 PM CST Thursday 30 May 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: R.M. of Stanley including Goodeve Fenwood and Duff R.M. of McLeod including Lemberg and Neudorf R.M. of Cana including Melville At 2:29 PM CST, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain. This severe thunderstorm is located 20 km southeast of Melville, moving northeast at 50 km/h. Hazards: Nickel size hail Strong wind gusts Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. 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. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing 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 .
