Still under a Tornado Watch
7/21/2017 at 11:12 PM
| | | Adam said " Severe thunderstorm warning ended for Brandon by EC. Looks like our destiny might be a great big ole flashing rain storm, which is alright in my books as long as basements are dry. Hoping to hear that folks up and downstream are not much worse for the wear. " |
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As of 10:07 still under a tornado WATCH, but I'm guessing that will end soon...
Watches
10:07 PM CDT Friday 21 July 2017
Tornado watch in effect for:
City of Brandon
Mun. of Glenboro-South Cypress incl. Treesbank
Mun. of Norfolk Treherne
Mun. of North Cypress-Langford incl. Neepawa and Carberry
Mun. of North Norfolk incl. MacGregor Sidney and Austin
Mun. of Oakland-Wawanesa incl. Carroll
R.M. of Cornwallis west of Shilo incl. Chater
R.M. of Elton incl. Forrest
R.M. of Victoria incl. Holland and Cypress River
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes.
At 9 p.m. CST or 10 p.m. CDT, thunderstorms continue in eastern Saskatchewan, however the strongest thunderstorms are now in Manitoba, and severe thunderstorms are no longer expected on the Saskatchewan side.
In Manitoba, there is still a chance of tornadoes this evening near and south of the Trans-Canada Highway in southwestern Manitoba. Elsewhere over much of southern Manitoba there is still a chance of severe thunderstorms producing strong wind gusts and large hail.
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.
Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.storm.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.