SASKATOON – A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by Environment Canada for parts of central and northern Saskatchewan.
The agency says a cold front tracking across the northern prairies is expected to trigger a band of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and into the evening.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
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Environment Canada says people should take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches as some severe thunderstorms are capable of producing tornadoes.
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Severe thunderstorm watch ISSUED for:
- Île à la Crosse – Buffalo Narrows – Beauval
- Meadow Lake – Big River – Green Lake – Pierceland
- The Battlefords – Unity – Maidstone – St. Walburg
- La Ronge – Prince Albert Nat. Park – Narrow Hills Prov. Park
- Prince Albert – Shellbrook – Spiritwood – Duck Lake
Severe thunderstorm warning ENDED for:
- Buffalo Narrows and Peter Pond Lake
- R.M. of Beaver River including Pierceland and Goodsoil
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