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A major spring storm, bringing “widespread severe winds” is set to hit southern and central Saskatchewan starting Wednesday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting southerly winds gusting to 80 kilometres per hour, then widespread and westerly winds up to 70 km/h with sustained gusting to 110 km/h.
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The storm will begin in the southwest part of the province on Wednesday evening, growing to impact the rest of southern and central Saskatchewan by Thursday morning, according to Environment Canada’s website.
“The most intense winds are anticipated through the day on Thursday. Wind gusts are expected to diminish below 90 km/h by Thursday evening but will remain strong through Friday,” Environment Canada stated.
There could likely be damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters as a result of the storm and alerted people in the province to be prepared for some disruptions to “transportation, services, and utilities,” as a result of the storm, according to Environment Canada.
It is advised that loose objects be secured and people outside should protect themselves from flying or falling debris. Drier parts of the province could see reduced visibility due to blowing dust.
“An intense low will develop in Alberta Wednesday morning and cross Saskatchewan on Thursday and Friday,” the weather statement explained further. “In addition to the severe winds, potentially significant rain will fall over southwestern and west-central areas of the province.”
Between 20 20 and 40 millimetres of precipitation is expected Friday night, with lesser amounts of precipitation for the southeast and east-central parts of Saskatchewan. Rainfall and thunderstorms could still bring heavy rainfall to local areas.
Areas included in the special weather statement online include the cities of Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw, the rural municipalities of Estevan, Orkney, Swift Current, Weyburn and The Battlefords.
Environment Canada recommended people in the province continue to monitor alerts and forecasts in the coming days.
