Heads up and eyes to the sky... Watches 11:51 AM CST Wednesday 16 July 2014 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: City of Prince Albert District of Lakeland including Emma Lake and Anglin Lake R.M. of Birch Hills including Muskoday Res. R.M. of Buckland including Wahpeton Res. and Spruce Home R.M. of Canwood including Debden and Big River Res. R.M. of Duck Lake including Duck Lake and Beardys Res. R.M. of Garden River including Meath Park and Albertville R.M. of Leask including Leask Mistawasis Res. and Parkside R.M. of Meeting Lake R.M. of Paddockwood including Candle Lake and Paddockwood R.M. of Prince Albert including Davis R.M. of Shellbrook including Sturgeon Lake Res. R.M. of Spiritwood including Spiritwood and Leoville R.M. of St Louis including One Arrow Res. and Domremy Severe thunderstorm conditions possible - afternoon to evening. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. A cold front tracking across the northern prairies is expected to trigger a band of thunderstorms later this afternoon and into this evening. Some of these thunderstorms may become severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts being the main threats. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:36:35 +0000