8:54 pm update:
The severe thunderstorm warning in Russell-Binscarth and the RM of Riding Mountain West has ended.
8:20 pm update:
The severe thunderstorm watch has been upgraded to a warning in Russell-Binscarth, the RM of Riding Mountain West and Ste Rose du Lac.
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As the Parkland has been dealing with a prolonged heat warning, Environment Canada has now issued a severe thunderstorm watch.
Conditions may develop into severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong wind.
Thunderstorms are developing along a trough of low pressure near the Saskatchewan border -- some of these thunderstorms may become severe.
The following areas are affected:
- 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
