Thunderstorm watches issued in southeastern Sask.

The southeastern corner of Saskatchewan could be in for some stormy weather Saturday evening.

Environment Canada issued a series of severe thunderstorm watches for a storm that could produce strong wind gusts, heavy rain and up to toonie size hail.

“Thunderstorms have developed this afternoon as a low pressure system moves through southeastern Saskatchewan into southwestern Manitoba. Some of these thunderstorms may become severe,” the weather watch said.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Calder, Churchburg and Langenberg areas. Warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

Severe thunderstorm watches were issued for Wapella and Red Jacket along the Trans-Canada highway. Additional watches are in affect for remaining communities south all the way to the U.S. border. Those areas include: the RM of Antler, RM of Argyle and the RM of Moose Mountain.

Watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.