Severe thunderstorm watches issued in several Manitoba communities
Manitobans are being urged to stay safe on Thursday morning as the risk of thunderstorms continues.
As of 6:30 a.m., Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches for several communities.
According to the weather agency, conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce strong winds, torrential rain, and damaging hail. It notes that storms continue to track east across the province, adding that some of these storms may become severe.
ECCC urges Manitobans to stay inside during this severe weather as lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. It warns that thunderstorms may create difficult driving conditions and that rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away.
The weather agency also warns that heavy rain can cause flash flooding; strong winds can damage trees and buildings; and that large hail can cause damage and injury.
Rain heading north
ECCC has also issued rainfall warnings for parts of northern Manitoba, including Flin Flon, Snow Lake, Thompson and Gillam.
It notes that from Thursday morning to Friday night, these areas are expected to receive between 50 to 70 millimetres of rain as a low pressure system brings heavy precipitation and thunderstorms.
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