A system developed in Saskatchewan's southern neighbour Montana and is travelling north bringing severe weather to the Saskatchewan Prairies.
Last night brought a variety of severe weather including heavy rainfall with localized flooding, golf ball size hail and even a tornado warning in Southern Saskatchewan near Pontiex and Vanguard
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the southwest following the showers and thunderstorms the Montana storm brought to the area last night. Persistent rain is also expected to continue today.
ECCC is projecting anywhere from 40 to 60 millimetres of rain for the southwest by tomorrow morning. Higher amounts will be confined to areas near the Cypress Hills and where locally embedded convection develops.
West Central Saskatchewan along the South Saskatchewan River are included in this warning
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads, and localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.
