Powerful, high-impact storms continue on the Prairies
Lines of severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and one or two tornadoes overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday
Severe thunderstorms across Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Tuesday evening will continue to push east through the nighttime hours. Forecasters issued many tornado warnings through the day Tuesday, and additional warnings are likely into the overnight hours.
Storms have organized into a strong squall line capable of producing damaging wind gusts in Manitoba, potentially as high as 100-120+ km/h.
Residents are advised to stay alert for severe weather warnings even after unwinding and turning in for the night.
Severe weather shifts east Wednesday
Severe weather is expected to advance eastward on Wednesday, affecting southern Manitoba and parts of northwestern Ontario.
Thunderstorms capable of producing scattered large hail are possible from the Interlake region to Winnipeg and along Highway 1 from Kenora to Thunder Bay. Strong to damaging wind gusts could develop into the evening as the low-level jet intensifies.
There is also a risk for an isolated tornado in the affected areas, with the potential for the threat to increase or expand later in the day.
Residents should monitor evolving forecasts and local alerts closely.
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Severe weather safety is paramount
Pay close attention to rapidly changing weather conditions in your area. For tips on what to do in case a tornado warning is issued, click here.
Scout out a safe place to take shelter in your home well before storms approach your location. The safest place is an interior room on the lowest level of the building. The goal is to put as many walls as possible between you and flying debris.
If you’re in a vehicle and a tornado warning is issued, pull over at the nearest sturdy shelter. Never try to outrun a tornado.
Residents in impacted areas are urged to keep cell phones charged ahead of the storm in case of any power disruptions or outages to receive weather alerts (click here to see how to turn on alert notifications from The Weather Network app).
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across the Prairies.