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Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange-level tornado watch for parts of southeast Saskatchewan due to a storm system bringing the threat of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. The watch covers communities like Coronach, Indian Head, Yorkton, Melville, Esterhazy, and Carnduff, with conditions expected to continue into the evening. Hail up to six cm, wind gusts to 100 km/h, and heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm are possible. The public is advised to take shelter and be prepared for a potential warning.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an orange-level tornado watch just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Conditions are expected to continue into the eveningPosted: Jun 06, 2026 5:33 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange-level tornado watch for southeast Saskatchewan. Dark clouds form over the prairies in this file photo.
Parts of southeast Saskatchewan are under a tornado watch as a storm system rolling through the region is expected to cause lightning and large hail.just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Conditions are expected to continue into the evening, according to the ECCC alert. Affected communities include Coronach, Indian Head, Yorkton, Melville, Esterhazy and Carnduff, and surrounding rural municipalities. The storm could create hail up to six cm in diameter and wind gusts up to 100 km/h, the ECCC alert says.
Rainfall could exceed 50 mm in some areas.
"Multiple thunderstorms are expected to form and develop rapidly along a warm front over southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba this afternoon," ECCC says in the alert. "Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. " If the tornado watch is upgraded to a warning, ECCC recommends people go indoors away from walls and windows, and immediately take cover if they see a funnel cloud or flying debris.
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