Tornado watch issued for city of Regina, southeast Sask.

It could be a very windy Friday as parts of southeast Saskatchewan were under a tornado warning including Regina.

Environment Canada issued tornado watches for the Queen City and the southeastern corner of the province Friday morning.

Environment Canada said the conditions were favourable for funnel clouds to develop, and brief weak tornados to arrive.

“These types of tornadoes form while the thunderstorm cloud is still growing and there is no rotating updraft. The spinning motion originates near the ground,” Environment Canada’s warning outlines. “Landspout tornadoes can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.”

If a tornado does happen, Environment Canada said to go indoors to a room on the lowest floor away from exterior walls and windows.

“Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can,” Environment Canada said. “As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.”

More information can be found on the Environment Canada website.