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: Southeastern Manitoba.

Timing: Late this morning into this afternoon.

Hazards:

- Isolated tornado. - 2.5 to 4 cm hail. - 50 to 100 mm rainfall, locally. - 100 km/h wind gusts.

Remarks: A cold front moving through the province will bring thunderstorms, some of which may be capable of producing a tornado, to portions of southeastern Manitoba late this morning and into the afternoon.

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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 MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.