Thunderstorm, Tornado warnings issued in central Sask. on Wednesday

After some thunderstorms rolled through Saskatchewan overnight, Environment Canada issued warnings for more thunder and lightning on Wednesday.

The weather service issued severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for parts of central and eastern Saskatchewan, saying meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm which could produce nickel-sized hail and heavy rain.

By mid-afternoon a tornado warning was issued for the communities of Churchbridge and MacNatt near the Manitoba border.

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“Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches,” Environment Canada cautioned.

The alerts covered an area east of Saskatoon to the Manitoba border, stretching as far north as Melfort and Tisdale and south to Regina.

The latest information on the alerts can be found on Environment Canada’s website.