Tornado, severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of central, southeast Sask.
Areas of Ontario and Quebec have rainfall warnings on June 19, 2025. (Pexels)
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of central and southeastern Saskatchewan on Thursday, with other areas under a severe thunderstorm watch.
According to an alert from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) shortly after 12 p.m., conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms to produce tornados, with heavy rain, hail up to six centimetres, and wind gusts up to 110 km/hr possible.
Areas under the tornado warning as of 12:30 p.m. Thursday included the RMs of Calder, Cana, Melville, Chester, Churchbridge, Elcapo, Esterhazy, Garry, Golden West, Hazelwood, Kinsgley, and Grayson, and surrounding areas.
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Several parts of central and southeast Saskatchewan were under either a severe thunderstorm watch or a tornado watch as of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. (Photo source: Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Areas under a severe thunderstorm watch include the City of Regina, the City of Saskatoon, Estevan, Weybrn, and surrounding areas.
According to ECCC, conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms with the potential to produce 'damaging wind gusts, damaging hail, and torrential rain.'
The weather agency said a low-pressure system is moving through the southern part of the province, with thunderstorms expected to move into southwest Manitoba by early Thursday evening.
For current watches and warnings, click here.
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