Active AlertsWeyburn, SK

An unstable airmass has developed ahead of a developing low pressure system over southern Saskatchewan. Conditions have become favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

Large hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rain are the primary hazards with these severe thunderstorms.

The severe weather threat is expected to diminish later this evening.

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Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. Large hail can cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Don't drive through flooded roadways.