Tornado warning issued as severe storms develop

4:34 P.M. CST - Severe thunderstorms prompted a tornado warning in southern Saskatchewan on Sunday afternoon.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning for the following areas in SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN:

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R.M. of Scott including Yellow Grass Lang and Lewvan

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R.M. of Wellington including Cedoux Colfax and Tyvan

"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches," ECCC said in its warning.

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The agency added: "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,