6:12 p.m. update:
The thunderstorm watches have ended in the Parkland.
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At 11:44 a.m. on Saturday, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the Parkland.
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, that may be capable of producing strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.
The advisory is in effect for Dauphin, Russell, Roblin, Winnipegosis, Swan River, Duck Mountain, and Riding Mountain National Park.
The forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies this evening with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms early in the evening with relatively strong winds, and a risk of a severe thunderstorm.
