Due to favourable conditions, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Swift Current, Herbert, Cabri, Kyle, and Lucky Lake.

Severe thunderstorms may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain, which can cause property damage and injuries.

Intense lightning is probable with any thunderstorm, and severe thunderstorms are capable of producing tornadoes.

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, and torrential rainfall.