Weather advisory, severe thunderstorm watch ended in Saskatchewan

UPDATE: All advisories mentioned in this story have ended

Environment Canada has ended a weather advisory for some parts of Saskatchewan, while other parts of the province are under a severe thunderstorm watch.

The agency said a low pressure system over western Saskatchewan will lead to scattered thunderstorms developing around noon on Tuesday, making conditions favourable for the development of funnel clouds in the advised area, including Saskatoon and region.

READ MORE: What to do when you spot a funnel cloud

As the storms develop, conditions will be favorable for the development of funnel clouds.

These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms that is normally not a danger near the ground.

However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

While landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage, they can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.

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

Eastern parts of the province, including Melfort, Tisdale and Kamsack, are under a severe thunderstorm watch.

Environment Canada said there is the potential for dangerous thunderstorms due to hot and humid conditions across southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

A frontal system moving in from the west is expected to trigger the thunderstorms, many of which are expected to be severe and capable of producing strong wind gusts and damaging hail.

The storms are expected to weaken Tuesday evening as the thunderstorms track east.

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Severe thunderstorm watch ENDED for:

• Melfort – Tisdale – Nipawin – Carrot River
• Hudson Bay – Porcupine Plain
• Kamsack – Canora – Preeceville

Special weather advisory ENDED or:

• Saskatoon
• The Battlefords – Unity – Maidstone – St. Walburg
• Kindersley – Rosetown – Biggar – Wilkie – Macklin
• Leader – Gull Lake
• Swift Current – Herbert – Cabri – Kyle – Lucky Lake
• Martensville – Warman – Rosthern – Delisle – Wakaw
• Outlook – Watrous – Hanley – Imperial – Dinsmore
• Moose Jaw – Pense – Central Butte – Craik

Saskatoon weather outlook – August 23

Unsettled thunderstorms have reached central Saskatchewan making for a stormy Tuesday. Environment Canada has released a severe thunderstorm watch for the central-east part of the province and a funnel cloud advisory for the western portion.

Today

Cloudy with showers developing late in the morning. A risk of thunderstorms this afternoon with 5 to 10 mm of rain expected. High 17.

Saskatoon is under a funnel cloud advisory. A low pressure system over western Saskatchewan has made conditions favorable for the development of funnel clouds. These weak rotations are normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance they could intensify into landspout tornadoes which can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs and toss debris.

Tonight there’s a risk of a thunderstorm until 3 a.m. Showers will continue until the morning. Ten to 15 mm of rain expected. Wind north 30 km/h.  Low 11.

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Wednesday

High 19. Humidex 21. Showers ending in the morning and then it will be overcast for the rest of the day. Wind north 20 km/h.

Overnight there’ll be cloudy periods. Low 8.

Thursday

High 21. Humidex 23. Mainly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.  One to three millimetres expected.

Clear overnight. Low 9.

Friday

Great start to the weekend. High 22. Humidex 24. Sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers with less than one mm expected.

Clear conditions overnight. Low 9.

The Weekend

Overall sunny with a mix of clouds. Seasonal temperatures.

Saturday

Sun and cloud mix. High 22. Humidex 24. Wind breezing from the south at 25 km/h.

Cloudy periods overnight. Low 10.

Sunday

High 22. Humidex 25. 40 percent chance of showers. One to three mm expected. Wind west at 25 km/h.

Cloudy periods overnight.  Low 11.

Work Week

Monday and Tuesday will be very consistent. Mainly sunny on both days. High 21. Humidex 23. 20 percent chance of showers.

Aug. 23: Brittany Olsen took this Your Saskatchewan photo in Prince Albert:

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