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CBC
a day ago
- Climate
- CBC
Tornado warnings issued for parts of south-central Manitoba on Monday night
Some parts of south-central Manitoba are under a tornado warning on Monday night. The rural municipality of Macdonald, including the communities of Brunkild, Starbuck and La Salle, and the rural municipality of Morris, including Rosenort and Aubigny, are under a tornado warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada shortly before 7 p.m. Monday. Damaging wings, large hail and intense spots of rainfall are also possible during the storm, the warnings say. People in those areas are advised to take cover immediately if threatening weather nears. Anyone who observes threatening weather — such as a roaring sound, a funnel cloud, and/or swirling or flying debris — should take shelter as soon as possible. Once inside, ECCC advises going into a room on the lowest floor that's outside from walls or windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. The weather agency also says people in the impacted regions should leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing structures, and move to a strong building if possible. The cities of Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, as well as the Interlake region, are also under a severe thunderstorm watch issued shortly before 7 p.m., according to ECCC.
CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Wildfires near Thompson showing heightened activity
Lightning strikes near Thompson have resulted in several new fires near the city sparking Friday. Wildfires near Thompson are showing increased activity as the area contends with warm weather and a lack of moisture. In an update posted to social media, the city said the fire north of the region has been more active in its centre and northern edge. It added that crews were unable to do suppression work with helicopters and water bombers on Saturday due to smoky conditions. The area also saw two additional fires start over the weekend. As of Monday morning, Thompson remains under an air quality warning, with Environment and Climate Change Canada warning that wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. However, amid the smoky conditions, rain is forecast for the region beginning at 10 a.m. According to the latest provincial data, the main fire threatening the city is 16,370 hectares in size and remains out of control.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado warnings issued for southwest corner of Manitoba
A tornado warning has been issued for the RM of Two Borders by Climate Change Canada (ECCC). The warning for the RM, which is along the border of Saskatchewan and North Dakota, was issued Thursday evening and is in effect as of 8:46 p.m. ECCC is warning people in the area to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches, which can include a roaring sound, a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground or flying debris. People can take cover by going indoors to a room on the lowest floor away from windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or closet. As a last resort, ECCC is asking people to lie in a low spot and protect their head from flying debris. According to ECCC, tornado warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce—or are already producing—tornadoes. Thursday evening, tornado warnings were also issued for the RM of Pipestone and the adjacent RM of Antler in Saskatchewan. The warnings have come and gone as the storm moves through the region. For the latest weather alerts, including tornado watches and warnings, visit ECCC's website.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
ECCC confirms Saskatchewan's first tornado of 2025
Environment and Climate Change Canada says Saskatchewan's first tornado of 2025 touched down near Fort Walsh on May 18.
