Saskatoon and area under funnel cloud advisory

A funnel cloud observed southeast of Yorkton, Sask. on July 1, 2024. (Source: Prairie Storm Chasers/SeanSchofer)

With temperatures rising following several cool and rainy days, Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds in Saskatoon and across west-central Saskatchewan.

The federal weather service issued the advisory around 11 a.m. Tuesday. It covers a wide swath of the province, running from around Prince Albert to the Davidson area at the southern end, and all communities west of that boundary.

Environment Canada says the risk of funnel clouds and other storms will continue until the early evening.

Residents are asked to monitor alerts and to report severe weather to Environment Canada.