6:54 p.m. Update:
The severe thunderstorm watch has ended.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the Parkland, as of 2:07 p.m.
Environment Canada is calling for conditions that could lead to severe thunderstorms, producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
The low-pressure system is tracking across eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, and is expected to trigger scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
