Yellow Watch - Tornado

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.

Location: Western Manitoba into the Interlake

Timing: Afternoon and evening.

Hazards:

- 6 to 8 cm hail - 50 to 70 mm rainfall, locally. - 100 km/h wind gusts - A few tornadoes.

Remarks: A low pressure system over western North Dakota will trigger isolated to scattered thunderstorms across southwestern Manitoba.

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Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible.

Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.

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.