Tornado warnings ended in Manitoba
Tornado warnings that were issued for several Manitoba communities Wednesday evening have ended.
The warnings were previously issued for rural municipalities just north and east of Winnipeg.
Other regions in Manitoba, including Winnipeg, are currently under a severe thunderstorm watch.
A weather system in north Winnipeg on Aug. 6, 2025. (Submitted)
A weather system in north Winnipeg on Aug. 6, 2025. (Submitted)
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