Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. There is a slight risk that a severe thunderstorm could develop this afternoon and produce a tornado. The tornado risk will diminish early this evening. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (Co. of Newell near Brooks Rosemary and Duchess, S.A. 2 near Cessford Wardlow and Pollockville, S.A. 4 near Hemaruka Wiste and Monitor Creek, S.A. 4 near Kirriemuir and Compeer, S.A. 3 near Youngstown, S.A. 3 near Big Stone Cappon and Gold Spur, S.A. 3 near Sedalia and New Brigden, S.A. 3 near Oyen and Cereal, S.A. 3 near Sibbald and Esther, M.D. of Provost near Bodo, M.D. of Acadia including Acadia Valley, Cypress Co. near Tide Lake, S.A. 2 near Iddesleigh and Dinosaur Prov. Park, S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee, S.A. 2 near Buffalo and Cavendish, S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains, Co. of Newell near Patricia, Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield, Cypress Co. near Bowmanton Schuler and Hilda, Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park)