A strong low-pressure system moving across Saskatchewan is causing numerous weather alerts across the province on Monday.
Funnel clouds are possible in east central and southeastern Saskatchewan Monday afternoon. They are expected to be very weak, however, Environment Canada says there is a chance this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.
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A rainfall warning is in place for parts of central and southern Saskatchewan including the cities of Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Saskatoon.
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This low-pressure system is expected to stall over the province until Wednesday, bringing continuous moisture to the areas under a warning.
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Rainfall amounts of 70 to 100 millimetres are anticipated.
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Strong wind gusts are also associated with this low-pressure system. A wind warning has been issued in southwestern Saskatchewan as gusts are expected to peak around 70-90 km/h, diminishing overnight.
UPDATE: The special weather statement has ended for southeast Saskatchewan.
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Weather advisory issued for:
- Assiniboia – Gravelbourg – Coronach
- City of Regina
- Estevan – Weyburn – Radville – Milestone
- Fort Qu’Appelle – Indian Head – Lumsden – Pilot Butte
- Humboldt – Wynyard – Wadena – Lanigan – Foam Lake
- Kamsack – Canora – Preeceville
- Moose Jaw – Pense – Central Butte – Craik
- Yorkton – Melville – Esterhazy
Rainfall warning issued for:
- Saskatoon
- Swift Current – Herbert – Cabri – Kyle – Lucky Lake
- Kindersley – Rosetown – Biggar – Wilkie – Macklin
- Prince Albert – Shellbrook – Spiritwood – Duck Lake
- Martensville – Warman – Rosthern – Delisle – Wakaw
- Outlook – Watrous – Hanley – Imperial – Dinsmore
- Moose Jaw – Pense – Central Butte – Craik
- Assiniboia – Gravelbourg – Coronach
- Melfort – Tisdale – Nipawin – Carrot River
- Humboldt – Wynyard – Wadena – Lanigan – Foam Lake
- Hudson Bay – Porcupine Plain
Special weather statement for:
- Estevan – Weyburn – Radville – Milestone
- Carlyle – Oxbow – Carnduff – Bienfait – Stoughton
Wind warning issued for:
- Leader – Gull Lake
- Swift Current – Herbert – Cabri – Kyle – Lucky Lake
- Shaunavon – Maple Creek – Val Marie – Cypress Hills
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