CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN — Environment Canada says conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today.
The follow areas are under a weather advisory:
- City of Regina
- City of Saskatoon
- Fort Qu'Appelle - Indian Head - Lumsden - Pilot Butte
- Humboldt - Wynyard - Wadena - Lanigan - Foam Lake
- Kamsack - Canora – Preeceville
- Martensville - Warman - Rosthern - Delisle – Wakaw
- Outlook - Watrous - Hanley - Imperial – Dinsmore
- Yorkton - Melville – Esterhazy
Funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.
If conditions become more favourable for the development of landspout tornadoes, watches and warnings will be issued by Environment Canada.
Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.
Treat any funnel cloud sighting seriously. Should a funnel cloud develop nearby, prepare to take shelter. These funnel clouds usually appear with little or no warning.
