EAST-CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN — Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of east-central Saskatchewan.
According to the warning, at 4:21 p.m. on June 28, Environment Canada meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally-intense rainfall are also possible.
Environment Canada said a tornado was reported 20 kilometres north of Wronxton. It was between Veregin and Kamsack, and tracking towards Badgerville and St. Philips.
A second severe thunderstorm was located 15 kilometres northeast of Rhein and was moving towards Veregin.
"This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," Environment Canada said.
Communities in the RMs of Cote, Keys, Sliding Hills and St. Phillips are covered by the tornado warning.
SaskToday will have updates as they become available.
