Wildfire smoke from Saskatchewan means it's going to be mainly cloudy across most of Manitoba Saturday. (Bryce Hoye/CBC) Wildfires west of us pushed more smoke and haze into Manitoba Saturday.

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement that stretches across the entire province, save for the northeast corner of Manitoba.

In the afternoon, severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued that extended throughout southern Manitoba.

Areas east from Dauphin to the Ontario border, and south to the U.S. border, were under severe thunderstorm watches in the afternoon and evening.

Conditions were more volatile in the Interlake. Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings from Portage la Prairie north to Ashern, Hecla and through the rest of the Interlake.

Rain was expected to hit the south in the afternoon and evening:

Mainly cloudy

30 per cent risk of showers starting in afternoon

Risk of severe thunderstorms

High of 29 C for Winnipeg

UV index of 6 (high)

Low 17 C overnight

Extended forecast for Manitoba