Manitobans warned to brace for storms
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Residents of southern and central Manitoba are in for another bout of turbulent weather, with Environment Canada issuing severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for some areas.
Warnings are in place in southeastern Manitoba, where forecasters are tracking a line of severe storms capable of producing strong wind gusts, nickel-sized hail and heavy rain.
The storms were slowly moving toward the east-northeast as of 3:45 p.m.
Manitobans are advised to take cover immediately if threatening weather develops.
Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches for Winnipeg and other parts of southern Manitoba and the Interlake.
A notice on the national forecaster’s website said strong wind gusts, hail that is capable of damaging vehicles or breaking windows, and torrential rain are among the main threats.
Environment Canada warned severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, and heavy rain can lead to flash flooding.
The storms are being triggered by a warm, moist and unstable air mass, which is lingering over southern portions of the province, and an approaching low-pressure system and warm front.
Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Thursday, as severe weather hit parts of the province.
Environment Canada said it received numerous reports of large hail, strong wind gusts, heavy rain and a possible tornado in western Manitoba.
There is insufficient evidence to confirm a tornado touched down near Binscarth, about 150 kilometres northwest of Brandon, shortly after 9 p.m., but meteorologists continue to investigate.
People with photos of the suspected tornado and/or damage are asked to submit them to Environment Canada.
There were reports of baseball-sized hail in Binscarth and Rossburn, and golf ball- to tennis ball-sized hail in Oakburn.
Toonie-sized hail fell in Plumas and Riding Mountain National Park.
The strongest reported wind gusts were 104 km/h in Pilot Mound, 96 km/h in Clearwater and 91 km/h in Russell.
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What to do when a tornado strikes
Take shelter immediately, if available, preferably in the lower level of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows, doors and exterior walls.
In a house, go to the basement and take shelter under a stairway or a sturdy work table in the center of the house.
In a house with no basement, the safest spot is the ground floor in the center of the house. Small rooms tend to be more structurally sound so seek shelter in a hallway, small room, closet or bathroom (the plumbing may provide some structural stability). Lying in the bathtub with a mattress on top of you may provide good protection.
Avoid wide-span buildings, such as barns, auditoriums, shopping centres and supermarkets with large roofs.
At school, seek shelter in small windowless rooms such as a washroom instead of a gymnasium.
In high rise buildings, move to lower levels, small interior rooms or stairwells. Stay away from elevators and windows.
If no shelter is available, lie flat in a ditch, ravine or other low-lying area, and shield your head with your arms.
Don’t get caught in a vehicle or mobile home, which the tornado can lift. Take shelter elsewhere or, if none is available, even a ditch offers better protection. Choose a location where your vehicle won’t be hurled or rolled on top of you.
Beware of flying debris. Even small objects such as sticks and straw can become lethal missiles.
Source: Environment Canada
Chris Kitching is a general assignment reporter at the Free Press. He began his newspaper career in 2001, with stops in Winnipeg, Toronto and London, England, along the way. After returning to Winnipeg, he joined the Free Press in 2021, and now covers a little bit of everything for the newspaper. Read more about Chris.
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