8:32 PM CST Monday 19 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: R.M. of Maple Creek including Cypress Hills Prov. Park Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Time span: Monday evening through to midnight. Summary: A line of thunderstorms has developed over western Montana and will continue to track northeast towards the watch area late Monday evening. These storms will pose a risk of large hail and locally damaging wind gusts. The risk of severe thunderstorms will continue through towards midnight. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. 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 .
