Severe thunderstorm warning

2022 - 7 - 17

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Saskatoon (CJWW)

At 9:51 a.m. CST, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, nickel to ping pong ...

Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Severe thunderstorm warnings for sweltering Saskatchewan (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning to add to the heat warnings for many places in Saskatchewan on Sunday.

With that in mind, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox to help make sure you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Bring ice packs or a cold compress with you to bed. Since heat rises, the ground floor or basement are usually cooler spots in the house. Bonus: You get to save on your electricity bill, too. Set up a fan and put a shallow bowl of ice in front of it — voila, a DIY A/C as the fan blows all that evaporating cold air around the room. Put a damp sheet over an opening to cool down the air coming through. Also, don’t forget to close them when you’re going out; burglars love heat waves. If your place gets a lot of sunlight, block it out with curtains and blinds. It’s best to drink plain old water, but you can fancy it up with some refreshing cucumber, mint or citrus. Water-rich foods that help keep you hydrated include cucumbers, watermelon, celery and lettuce. (The dew point is the temperature at which air must be cooled for water vapour to condense and form dew or fog. Call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat.

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Tornado, severe thunderstorm tips: Watch vs. Warning, 10 other ... (Boston 25 News)

Tornado, severe thunderstorm tips: Watch vs. Warning, 10 other things to know to stay safe · Tornado Watch: Be Prepared! Tornadoes are possible in and near the ...

The idea is to put as many walls between you and the outdoors as possible. Warnings typically encompass a much smaller area (around the size of a city or small county) that may be impacted by a tornado identified by a forecaster on Radar or by a trained spotter/law enforcement who is watching the storm. 2) Once a tornado warning is issued, go to a basement for shelter. If in a mobile home, a vehicle, or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. - Tornado Watch: Be Prepared! Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.

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