UPDATE: As of 3:05 p.m., the severe thunderstorm watch has ended for the R.M. of West Interlake, including Ashern and Eriksdale.
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As of 2:45 p.m., Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the R.M. of West Interlake, including Ashern and Eriksdale.
A severe thunderstorm is tracking over Lake Manitoba towards the Clarkleigh area, moving to the east-northeast at 70 km/h.
The weather system could produce a thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-sized hail, and heavy rain.
