Medstead, Saskatchewan, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A long duration heat event is expected over much of southern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba beginning Friday afternoon, lasting well into next week.

Temperatures will approach the 30 degree mark on Friday and climb to the mid 30s by the end of the weekend. Conditions will be particularly muggy this weekend, especially in regions along and south of the Trans-Canada Highway, with humidex values approaching 45 on Sunday.

Temperature and humidex values will ease slightly early next week, but daytime highs will remain in the high 20s to low 30s range for most of the week.

Heat warnings will be issued as the event draws near.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon along a warm front in Alberta and will track east into Saskatchewan late this afternoon. The potential for tornadoes will decrease this evening.

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Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.

Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.