Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today in the Regina Are

A low pressure system over southern Saskatchewan will support the development of weak thunderstorms early this afternoon. Some of these thunderstorms may develop funnel clouds.

A funnel cloud is a cone-shaped or needle-like cloud of condensed water droplets that extends downward from the base of a towering cumulus or cumulonimbus cloud. It is associated with a rotating column of air, but it does not touch the ground or a water surface.

These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

If conditions become more favourable for the development of landspout tornadoes, watches and warnings will be issued by Environment Canada.

Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #SKStorm.