As of 12:48 p.m., Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Ashern, Eriksdale, and Portage la Prairie.
Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may create damaging winds, hail, and torrential rain.
Portage la Prairie is also under a heat warning today, with daytime highs in the low 30’s and humidex values in the upper 30’s.
