Sask. thunderstorm warnings issued for Regina, Moose Jaw, Esteva [Video]

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a flurry of warnings to residents after a thunderstorm flew through the province’s capital Tuesday afternoon.

In an alert issued at 1:15 p.m., ECCC said it was tracking a severe thunderstorm capable for producing strong wind gusts (up to 90km/h), toonie sized hail and heavy rain.

At the time of the warning, the system was located from 10 kilometres southwest of Deer Valley to nine kilometres north of Breiercrest and was moving east at 75km/h.

“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. 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,” the warning read.