Mother Nature was nice enough to give residents in west central Saskatchewan summer-like conditions during the Victoria Day long weekend.

Now, the weather will be changing quite a bit as we move closer to the last weekend of May.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the region as strong winds and rain are set to impact a great number of communities. Conditions will be favourable for producing large hail and heavy rain as well.

The storms are expected to develop early this afternoon with a cold front approaching from Alberta. Funnel clouds are also possible as these thunderstorms develop.

Earlier today, a special weather statement was in effect with the growing winds likely to continue until Thursday. As of this morning, centres such as Kindersley and Rosetown are predicted to receive 10 to 15 mm of rain tonight.

Furthermore, strong northwesterly winds will dominate the forecast today and will increase come Thursday. According to Environment Canada, municipalities near the Alberta border may see wind gusts of up to 80 km/h or higher.

The thunderstorm watch is in effect for the following communities:

  • R.M. of Antelope Park including Loverna and Hoosier
  • R.M. of Biggar including Biggar and Springwater
  • R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario
  • R.M. of Eye Hill including Macklin Denzil and Evesham
  • R.M. of Grandview including Handel and Kelfield
  • R.M. of Grass Lake including Salvador and Reward
  • R.M. of Heart's Hill including Cactus Lake
  • R.M. of Kindersley including Kindersley Brock and Flaxcombe
  • R.M. of Mariposa including Tramping Lake and Broadacres
  • R.M. of Marriott south of Biggar
  • R.M. of Milton including Alsask and Marengo
  • R.M. of Monet including Elrose Wartime and Forgan
  • R.M. of Mountain View including Herschel and Stranraer
  • R.M. of Newcombe including Glidden and Madison
  • R.M. of Oakdale including Coleville
  • R.M. of Pleasant Valley including McGee and Fiske
  • R.M. of Prairiedale including Major and Smiley
  • R.M. of Progress including Kerrobert and Luseland
  • R.M. of Reford including Landis and Leipzig
  • R.M. of Rosemount including Cando and Traynor
  • R.M. of Snipe Lake including Eston and Plato
  • R.M. of St Andrews including Rosetown and Zealandia
  • R.M. of Tramping Lake including Scott and Revenue
  • R.M. of Winslow including Dodsland and Plenty

Stay up to date with West Central Online and Environment Canada for further weather updates.

 

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