A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of south-central Saskatchewan including Assiniboia and Coronach.

  • R.M. of Bengough including Bengough
  • R.M. of Excel including Viceroy Ormiston and Verwood
  • R.M. of Lake of The Rivers including Assiniboia
  • R.M. of Old Post including Wood Mountain and Killdeer
  • R.M. of Willow Bunch including Willow Bunch and St Victor

Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to golf ball size hail and heavy rain.

This thunderstorm is near Willow Bunch and is moving east at 30 km/h. Golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts of over 120 km/h have been reported with this thunderstorm.

Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury.

Very strong wind gusts can damage buildings, down trees and blow large vehicles off the road.

As with any thunderstorm, intense lightning can developed, as well as the possibility of tornadoes.

Swift Current Online will update this information as more becomes available.