UPDATE: All advisories mentioned in this story have ended
Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm that has possibly produced a tornado in central Saskatchewan Sunday. The agency issued a tornado watch, saying this is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.
At last report, the tornado was northeast of Naicam, Sask., and moving northeast at 20 km/h.
Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
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Anyone who hears a roaring sound or observes a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground is advised to take shelter immediately. Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
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As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
To report severe weather, send an email to storm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #SKStorm.
Anyone with photos of extreme weather can email them to saskatoon@globalnews.ca.
For weather on the go download the Global News Skytracker weather app for iPhone, iPad or Android.
Tornado watch ENDED for:
- Humboldt – Wynyard – Wadena – Lanigan – Foam Lake
- Hudson Bay – Porcupine Plain
- Melfort – Tisdale – Nipawin – Carrot River
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