Heavy rains in northern Saskatchewan on Sunday had the potential to cause localized flooding in low-lying areas, Environment Canada said, but some of those warnings have already been lifted.
Rain warnings have ended for Lake Cree, Pelican Narrows, Southend and Lake Wallaston, but remain in effect for Stony Rapids, where 10 to 20 mm of rain could fall today, bringing the total to 25 to 35 mm.
Environment Canada noted that the frozen land has a reduced ability to absorb rainfall and warned people in those regions to watch out for possible leaching near rivers, streams and gutters.
Sunday morning was reported on Highway 905 north of Southend, which connects the far north with the rest of the province. The intersection of Highway 102 with the Wataman River has been closed due to flooding and washing away.
There were also washes on several sections of Highway 165, which is often used by drivers traveling between La Ronge and Creighton. The highway hotline warns drivers that they will encounter several deviations if they drive on this highway.
Clouds in a funnel and hail the size of a golf ball
Environment Canada said two funnel clouds carrying hail, strong gusts of wind and heavy rain were observed in southeastern Saskatchewan on Saturday afternoon.
Indian head Saskatchewan
The first funnel cloud of the season !!!! pic.twitter.com/86c0qa2NSq
– @ mikewelland182
The clouds, which were part of the strong thunderstorms at the beginning of the season, appeared near Indian Head and south of Abernethy around 13:00 CST.
Redvers reportedly received a hailstorm the size of a golf ball, while a hailstorm the size of nickel was reported northwest of Antler, and a hailstone the size of a pea fell east of Stowton and near Katepwa Beach, according to Environment Canada. .
Estevan saw a peak gust of 87 kilometers per hour.
So that’s cool. Hello in May pic.twitter.com/6uZdHlgxrF
– @ KPratchler
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