yellow warning - wind - in effect
Damaging winds are expected.
What: Widespread westerly winds of 70 km/h with gusts as high as 90 km/h.
Where: Southwestern Manitoba
When: Thursday afternoon lasting until Thursday evening.
Additional information:
A strong low pressure system over central Saskatchewan will lead to severe southwesterly wind gusts this afternoon. In addition to strong winds, drier areas may see restricted visibilities in blowing dust.
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Local utility outages are possible. High-sided vehicles will be pushed around by the wind. Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.
Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.
Secure loose objects.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 11:23 - pe klo 3:23
