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Tornado reported in central Saskatchewan

Environment Canada meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that was possibly producing a tornado. SkyTracker Weather

UPDATE: All advisories mentioned in this story have ended

Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm that has possibly produced a tornado in central Saskatchewan Sunday. The agency issued a tornado watch, saying this is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

At last report, the tornado was northeast of Naicam, Sask., and moving northeast at 20 km/h.

Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

READ MORE: How you can stay safe and save lives this severe weather season

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Anyone who hears a roaring sound or observes a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground is advised to take shelter immediately. Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.

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As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.

To report severe weather, send an email to storm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #SKStorm.

Anyone with photos of extreme weather can email them to saskatoon@globalnews.ca.

For weather on the go download the Global News Skytracker weather app for iPhone, iPad or Android.

Tornado watch ENDED for:

  • Humboldt – Wynyard – Wadena – Lanigan – Foam Lake
  • Hudson Bay – Porcupine Plain
  • Melfort – Tisdale – Nipawin – Carrot River

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