Saskatchewan weather: Tornado warning for parts of southeast [Video]

A tornado warning is in place for parts of southeast Saskatchewan on Wednesday evening.

According to an update from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) around 4:53 p.m., meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm around the R.M. of Silverwood south of Whitewood.

Around 5:47 p.m., the tornado warning was downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch.

However, around 6:13 p.m., a tornado warning was put in place for the R.M. of Willowdale, and the R.M. of Grayson. 

The weather agency said storm spotters reported the storm has a funnel cloud that may be reaching the ground and advised people to take cover right away if threatening weather approaches.

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People were advised to go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, ECCC said.

A tornado warning is issued when thunderstorms are likely …