Tornado warnings issued northwest of Regina
CBC News | Posted: July 2, 2016 12:08 AM | Last Updated: July 2, 2016
Environment Canada is urging people in the warning areas to take cover if threatening weather approaches
A tornado warning has been issued for the rural municipalities of Craik and Dufferin, including Aylesbury, Bethune and Findlater, northwest of Regina.
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm they believe could be producing a tornado, which is about 20 kilometres south of Craik and is tracking to the southeast towards North Grove.
- Funnel cloud caught on camera near Aylesbury, Saskatchewan
- Tornado warning for Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, Sundre
The storm could also produce damaging winds, large hail and intense rainfall.
Environment Canada is urging people in the warning area to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. It says to take shelter immediately if you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground or flying debris.
In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, Environment Canada advises the following actions:
- Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
- Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
- As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
An earlier tornado watch for Outlook, Watrous, Hanley, Imperial and Dinsmore has been changed to a severe thunderstorm watch. A tornado watch for Kindersley, Rosetown, Biggar, Wilkie and Macklin has ended. A tornado warning for the rural municipality of Huron, including Tugaske, Sask., has also ended.
For more information and updates, visit the Environment Canada website.