10:43 PM CST Monday 19 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: Cree Lake - Key Lake At 10:43 PM CST, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, nickel to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain. This cluster of thunderstorms is located near and west of Cree Lake. The strongest thunderstorm is over the east side of Cree Lake. These thunderstorms are moving to the northeast or east at 40 km/h. 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. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. 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 . Watches 9:39 PM CST Monday 19 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Cree Lake - Key Lake Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and damaging hail. Some thunderstorms may become severe this evening. Thunderstorms will move toward the east and northeast, and the risk of severe thunderstorms will continue into the night for central and northeastern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan. Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury. Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road. 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 .