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severe thunderstorm watch in effectConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.An area of thunderstorms has developed over southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba, some of which may become severe. These thunderstorms will push east through the afternoon and evening.The main threats will be strong winds, large hail and heavy rain, with the possibility of an isolated tornado.###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. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #SKStorm.Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

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