UPDATE | 7:40 p.m.
The Minnedosa tornado warning has been downgraded back to a severe thunderstorm warning.
UPDATE | 7:01 p.m.
Environment Canada say meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that could possibly produce a tornado, damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall.
The tornado warning is in effect for the following areas:
- R.M. of Minto-Odanah incl. Minnedosa and Moore Park
- R.M. of Oakview incl. Oak River and Rapid City
The weather authority says people in or near these areas should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.
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UPDATE | 5:55 p.m.
The tornado warning has now ended. A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Dauphin and surrounding areas.
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A tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada at 4:07 p.m. this afternoon.
The warning includes several areas in the Parkland, including Minnedosa, Riding Mountain National Park, the R.M. of Yellowhead incl. Shoal Lake and Elphinstone, including Waywayseecappo Reservation.
The weather authority says people in or near these areas should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.
This weather alert comes as severe thunderstorm watches have been in effect for most of the day.
