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We are currently under a Tornado WATCH.  
 
 
3:33 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  
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.  
 
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.  
 
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=mb

We are also under a Thunderstorm WATCH  
Looks like early evening could be when they start up.  
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Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.  
 
A frontal boundary associated with an approaching area of low pressure will provide the focus for thunderstorm development over Southern Manitoba late this afternoon into the evening.  
 
Some of these thunderstorms may become severe.  
 
Over northern sections of the severe thunderstorm watch, heavy rainfall will be the main threat.  
 
 
 
 
https://instantweather.ca/2017/07/21/978f8efa-mbstorm-severe-storms-expected-in-manitoba-today-that-may-produce-very-large-hail-destructive-wind-gusts-and-tornadoes-/

I was at the park with the kids and I noticed that while it was hot and humid in the sun (sheltered from the wind), if I stepped into the shade (open) I would get blasted with a cool, dry east wind. Then I looked up and the clouds were moving south to north.  
 
Then my husband text me that there was a tornado watch issued.  
 
All I could think of was our days at the farm growing up, and we didn't need no weather man to tell us we should probably batten down the hatches when you started observing stuff like that. And my grandfather's admonition that should things get scary, we should run for the ditch and cover our heads.

Believe it when I see it. We've had half a dozen of these warnings already and have barely even gotten any rain out of them let alone severe storms. Obviously I don't want a tornado but a good old fashioned doozy if a thunderstorm would be just dandy. We don't gettem like we used to anymore

Here's a few tips on reporting severe weather, should any happen in your neck of the woods...  
 

Reporting severe weather today? Remember to use the appropriate hashtag and time stamp. #skstorm #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/3UxCXRyPeE

— Prairie StormChasers (@PrairieChasers) July 21, 2017

Well, there is an intense lightning storm (constant rumble) over Hamiota and heading southeast. Intellicast says there is also a tornado warning out in the NW area there. I have it on an ap,so not sure how to post that here.  
 
Environment Canada: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?mb17#2256204361160545997201707210501wu1171cwwg

Twitter is a good source of information too. Just search for #mbstorm, you can view the feed without having a twitter subscription.  
 

CTV Skywatch Weather Alert: A Tornado Watch or Warning is in effect for the regions below. #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/F4UgnYCGUS

— CTV Winnipeg (@ctvwinnipeg) July 22, 2017

Sco said "Believe it when I see it. We've had half a dozen of these warnings already and have barely even gotten any rain out of them let alone severe storms. Obviously I don't want a tornado but a good old fashioned doozy if a thunderstorm would be just dandy. We don't gettem like we used to anymore "

bubble over Brandon. Seen many storms head straight for us then either divide and go around or just die just outside of the city.

Just a heads up. This is the storm that caused tornado warnings. Not saying that is going to happen here, but be aware.  
 

Dangerous storm tracking SE towards the City of #Brandon Manitoba region be prepared #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/utu2nQI90j

— Brandon Houck (@HouckisPokise) July 22, 2017

balcony watching it.

Must be quite the storm up there, we are along hiway #2 and can hear the rumbles of thunder down here. Wouldn't mind a half inch of rain but if it's going to come from a bad storm I'll pass on that.

Trevor B said "    Sco said "Believe it when I see it. We've had half a dozen of these warnings already and have barely even gotten any rain out of them let alone severe storms. Obviously I don't want a tornado but a good old fashioned doozy if a thunderstorm would be just dandy. We don't gettem like we used to anymore " bubble over Brandon. Seen many storms head straight for us then either divide and go around or just die just outside of the city. "

I believe that's sometimes referred to as the "storm shield", LOL.  
 
But seriously, it's an actual phenomenon from what I've read. Cities with all their concrete act as heat sinks, and because it tends to be warmer than the surrouding landscape it can disrupt the flow of storms.

Annual copy & paste info:  
 
If you can access the internet (on a phone or computer) our weather sites update with watches & warnings as soon as Environment Canada issues them.  
 
Bookmark- https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/alerts and/or  
http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/mb-52_metric_e.html  
 
Now any alert like a siren would probably be based on the EC warning, which would be delayed & probably be too late to be of much help.  
 
If you can access twitter follow the #MBstorm hashtag.  
 
Bookmark- https://twitter.com/hashtag/mbstorm?src=hash  
 
Many trained storm chasers post in real time on this tag, and many regular folk do as well. Their posts frequently trigger the Tornado Warnings because they are the eyes & ears on the ground. This buys you some time.  
 
If you can access Facebook the Manitoba Tornado Watch page posts VERY fast when weather is bad. They post watches/warnings minutes before they are generated elsewhere. They tend to be first for official warnings.  
 
Bookmark- https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaTornado/  
 
Radar can be viewed here:  
 
Bookmark-  
https://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?ID=MBX®ion=a3&lat=49.91999817&lon=-99.94999695&label=Brandon%2c%20Manitoba  
 
AND/OR http://weather.gc.ca/radar/index_e.html?id=xfw

Tornado warning in effect for:  
 
R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth incl. Virden Elkhorn and Kenton  
R.M. of Whitehead incl. Alexander and Beresford  
Riverdale Mun. incl. Rivers and Wheatland  
 
At 9:46 p.m. CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.  
 
Doppler radar indicates a potential tornado over the Kenton area moving towards the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation region.  
 
The severe thunderstorm motion is to the southeast at approximately 60 km/h.

Please take note of the warning pasted below on the storm approaching the Virden area. There is a Tornado Warning currently in place. Not to alarm but this same storm is headed in the general direction of Brandon. The Weather Network on-air person made the statement that they felt the worst may stay to the West and South of Brandon, but we are under a tornado watch which should still be taken quite seriously at this point IMO when there are warnings not very far away.  
 
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[i]9:46 PM CDT Friday 21 July 2017  
Tornado warning in effect for:  
 
R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth incl. Virden Elkhorn and Kenton  
R.M. of Whitehead incl. Alexander and Beresford  
Riverdale Mun. incl. Rivers and Wheatland  
At 9:46 p.m. CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.  
 
Doppler radar indicates a potential tornado over the Kenton area moving towards the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation region.  
 
The severe thunderstorm motion is to the southeast at approximately 60 km/h.  
 
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.  
 
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 warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing 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.  
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https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?mb6  
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Just watching this storm on radar, there is a chance that Brandon may still see some interesting weather this evening.

Brandon is now under a severe thunderstorm warning (but not tornado warning as of now, only a tornado watch).  
 
Pasted below:  
 
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[i]9:59 PM CDT Friday 21 July 2017  
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for:  
 
City of Brandon  
Mun. of Oakland-Wawanesa incl. Carroll  
R.M. of Cornwallis west of Shilo incl. Chater  
R.M. of Elton incl. Forrest  
At 9:59 p.m. CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, nickel to ping pong ball size hail and heavy rain.  
 
This severe thunderstorm is approaching the Wheatland and Alexander region and it is moving southeast at approximately 45 km/h towards the Brandon region.  
 
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can 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.  
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https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?mb7  
 
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That's a lot of lightening.

This lightning storm we're experiencing right now is quite amazing, it reminds me of film makers attempts to show the activity of atoms or the human brain firing

Heeeere's Johnny.....!

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. "

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.

That was a lot of rain. We had 28mm in 40 minutes here (western edge of Riverheights) and marble hail.  
 
Glad there was no wind!!

It was fair day in Harding today. I was wondering how those still at the grounds faired. They would either still be there or at Oak Lake.  
 
We saw a funnel cloud come quickly down & we had hail shortly after the warning, so didn't mess around and went to our basement, missing most of the posts and updates on the warnings as the basement has no service (a bit irritating). All is well here at least. We will see what the morning brings.

Richmond Ave between McDs and the mall is always a scene after these storms, pic attached. Another hotspot has been Sycamore Drive, but surprisingly it didn't look any different from any other street by the time I got there. Either they've addressed issues there or it had already worked itself out.

11:43 PM  
Tornado WATCH renewed/still in effect  
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?mb7#1941295181160545997201707210501ww1171cwwg  
 
Watches  
11:43 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  
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.  
 
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.

1:01 AM CDT Saturday 22 July 2017  
Tornado watch ended 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  
 
 
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?mb7#1941295181160545997201707210501ww1171cwwgEnd

Flutterby said "It was fair day in Harding today. I was wondering how those still at the grounds faired. They would either still be there or at Oak Lake.     We saw a funnel cloud come quickly down & we had hail shortly after the warning, so didn't mess around and went to our basement, missing most of the posts and updates on the warnings as the basement has no service (a bit irritating). All is well here at least. We will see what the morning brings. "

off topic - it would be a mud bit with a pile of people still in the beer gardens

Just a hair under 1 1/2 inches in the south end of Brandon, last night

1/10" in town Oh well, saving gas not having to mow the lawn.