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By Tiffany Goodwein

Tornado watch issued for Maple Creek

Jul 7, 2020 | 12:43 PM

MAPLE CREEK SK- Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for Southwestern Saskatchewan, including Maple Creek.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop in the late afternoon before coalescing into a line in the evening and overnight period.

“During the initial convective period, as these storms are discrete, there will be an enhanced risk for tornadoes to form with these severe thunderstorms. There is the risk for a long track tornado with the development of these supercells,” Environment Canada said.

Environment Canada recommends the following actions in the event of a tornado or tornado warning:

“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. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!” Environment Canada said.

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Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favorable for thunderstorms to develop into tornados.