Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for several areas of Saskatchewan. The agency says this is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation, but it is a step below a tornado warning.
At 1:20 p.m., the watch was in effect for:
The Battlefords - Unity - Maidstone - St. Walburg City of Saskatoon Martensville - Warman - Rosthern - Delisle – Wakaw Meadow Lake - Big River - Green Lake – Pierceland Outlook - Watrous - Hanley - Imperial – Dinsmore Prince Albert - Shellbrook - Spiritwood - Duck LakeIn the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.
Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #SKStorm.
