DRYDEN — Officials are warning people in the Dryden area of a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
The situation is "dangerous and potentially life threatening" according to the tornado warning issued by Environment Canada shortly before 8 p.m. CDT.
The warning urges anyone in the area to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
"If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.
"Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
"As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris."
Meteorologists are tracking the storm, which as of 7:52 p.m. was located near Upper Manitou Lake, roughly 40 kilometres south of Dryden, and moving east at 45 km/hr.
Nearby Gold Rock, Minnehaha Lake, Turtlepond Lake, Rock Lake and Long Lake are also impacted according to the warning.
In addition to a possible tornado, damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.
Tornado warnings are issued when storms are likely to produce or are producing tornadoes.
For the most up-to-date information visit the Environment Canada weather alerts page.
