6:54 p.m. Update:

The severe thunderstorm watch has ended.

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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the Parkland, as of 2:07 p.m.

Environment Canada is calling for conditions that could lead to severe thunderstorms, producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

The severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for:

• Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
• Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
• Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
• Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
• Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
• Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
• R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
• R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
• R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
• R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
  

The low-pressure system is tracking across eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, and is expected to trigger scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.