Tornado warnings issued for parts of south-central Manitoba on Monday night
The rural municipality of Macdonald, including the communities of Brunkild, Starbuck and La Salle, and the rural municipality of Morris, including Rosenort and Aubigny, are under a tornado warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada shortly before 7 p.m. Monday.
Damaging wings, large hail and intense spots of rainfall are also possible during the storm, the warnings say.
People in those areas are advised to take cover immediately if threatening weather nears. Anyone who observes threatening weather — such as a roaring sound, a funnel cloud, and/or swirling or flying debris — should take shelter as soon as possible.
Once inside, ECCC advises going into a room on the lowest floor that's outside from walls or windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
The weather agency also says people in the impacted regions should leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing structures, and move to a strong building if possible.
The cities of Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, as well as the Interlake region, are also under a severe thunderstorm watch issued shortly before 7 p.m., according to ECCC.
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