UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted. Warnings were issued in numerous southeast RMs on May 12.
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SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN - A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of southern Saskatchewan.
The advisory was issued May 12 and covers the Regina, Moose Jaw, Estevan, Weyburn, Assiniboia and Moosomin areas, among others. A total of 136 RMs were affected.
"Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain," the advisory states.
"The threat for severe thunderstorms will continue late this evening and into the overnight hours as these storms move northeastwards."
It was the first severe thunderstorm watch of the season for Estevan, Weyburn and other areas.
