It could be a very windy Friday as parts of southeast Saskatchewan are under a tornado warning including Regina.
Environment Canada issued tornado watches for the Queen City and the southeastern corner of the province Friday morning.
The watch is expected to last throughout the day into early Friday evening.
Environment Canada said the conditions are favourable for funnel clouds to develop, and brief weak tornados to arrive.
“These types of tornadoes form while the thunderstorm cloud is still growing and there is no rotating updraft. The spinning motion originates near the ground,” Environment Canada’s warning outlines. “Landspout tornadoes can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.”
A funnel cloud can be seen in Moose Jaw around 10 a.m. Friday.
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If a tornado does happen, Environment Canada said to go indoors to a room on the lowest floor away from exterior walls and windows.
“Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can,” Environment Canada said. “As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.”
More information on the potential storm can be found on the Environment Canada website.