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Global News
07-08-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Hail, rain, tornado watch: Southern Manitoba hammered with severe weather
If you're in southern Manitoba, you may have noticed a lot of talk about the potential extreme weather Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Several tornado warnings were issued, and although none touched down, Environment and Climate Change Canada says there were reports of funnel clouds near Dugald and Oakbank, as well as some on the north side of Winnipeg. Meteorologist Robyn Dyck of Environment and Climate Change Canada told 680 CJOB's The Start that officials will be looking into tornado reports throughout the day Thursday. And while the tornado threat didn't materialize, parts of the region did get hammered with hail. 'We did get some pretty large hail reports — up to golf ball (size) in St. Andrew's, quarters to loonies in Steinbach, golf balls as well in Gunton, Stonewall got some quarters,' Dyck said. Story continues below advertisement 'Rainfall-wise, it wasn't a ton — 30 millimetres in Stonewall, 27-ish in Selkirk.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The wildfire-plagued northern part of the province also received rain, Dyck said, but the storms were spotty enough that the impact on firefighting efforts could be negligible at best. 'Flin Flon, looks like they got about 12 (millimetres) … it's pretty spotty, that's the thing with thunderstorms. It's not a large area of a lot of rain. It may not have even hit the actual fires, so unfortunately this may not have even been enough rain to have a positive impact.' Dyck said the rain is likely to continue into Thursday, with a risk of thunderstorms in the forecast for Winnipeg, specifically — likely to occur in the evening — while the Westman region could expect rain earlier in the afternoon, with the potential to continue overnight.
Global News
05-08-2025
- Global News
Safety paramount while on the water, Lifesaving Society says after 2 Manitoba drownings
Two separate drownings in Manitoba over the long weekend mean water safety is top of mind again for many across the province. Manitoba RCMP said two men drowned at Reynolds Ponds and Grand Beach and Lifesaving Society Manitoba is urging beachgoers to stay safe in light of the tragedies. 'Your heart kind of breaks for them — they're families that wanted to go out and have a good long weekend and enjoy the summer,' the society's executive director, Lynne Stefanchuk, told 680 CJOB's The Start. 'It's really not what we want to see.' One of the victims, a 25-year-old Winnipeg man who drowned at Grand Beach, was using what police described as a 'pool flotation device' on Lake Winnipeg when he fell into the water and didn't resurface. Story continues below advertisement Stefanchuk said she encourages Manitobans to save their floaties for backyard pools and wear a life-jacket instead while out on large bodies of water. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We've seen a bit of an increase in the use of flotation devices over the last 10 years. They get pretty elaborate — they can get really big, and it is paramount that you think about safety when you're going out on the lake,' she said. 'The design and structure of (life-jackets) has changed over the years. They're comfortable, it's not going to be restrictive of your movement. 'I think folks assume they're going to be OK (without one) and the problem with that is when you need it and you don't know where it is or you don't have it with you, it's not going to help you.' Stefanchuk said to make sure your life-jacket fits you correctly and keep it handy at your cabin or bring it with you to the lake every time you go out.
Global News
28-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Typical summer weather in the forecast after Winnipeg walloped with rain
After seeing heavy rain this weekend, things are looking up in the forecast for Winnipeg heading into the week. Dan Fulton of Environment and Climate Change Canada says the city will get comfortable summer temperatures. '(Winnipeg will see) mid-20s and cooling off nicely at night, kind of into the teens, and that's pretty much what we're expecting for the week right into the weekend,' Fulton told 680 CJOB's The Start. 'That's actually pretty close to the normals too — the normals for this time of year are lows of 13 and highs of 26, fairly pleasant aside from the smoke, which is going to be a bit of an issue.' Story continues below advertisement Fulton said the wind is expected to push more wildfire smoke into southern Manitoba, but it's too early to predict whether that could lead to more smoke warnings or special weather statements. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy There's a small chance of rain for Winnipeg on Monday afternoon, he said, but nothing like this past weekend when the city bore the brunt of heavy precipitation. 'Winnipeg got the most rainfall in the province,' Fulton said. 'The Forks recorded 38 millimetres of rain and 21 at the airport. The next highest I could find was Carman at 16. Peak rainfall rates (in Winnipeg) were about 120 millimetres an hour.' 2:05 Local events smoked out
Global News
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Smoky conditions caused by Manitoba wildfires to persist, meteorologist says
With a state of emergency once again in effect for Manitoba due to raging wildfires in the province's north, much of southern Manitoba is also feeling an impact, with thick smoke lingering in Winnipeg Friday. Rose Carlsen of Environment and Climate Change Canada told 680 CJOB's The Start that the smoke is expected to stick around the city for the next day or two. 'Unfortunately, we're going to be looking at smoky conditions for today and potentially overnight until tomorrow,' Carlsen said, 'until we get kind of a westerly flow away from those wildfires.' The forecast is calling for a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the southern part of the province Friday and into Saturday, but Carlsen said the smoky air is expected to persist even if there is a lot of rain. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It will maybe give a brief reprieve from some of the smoke, but unfortunately, the smoke is probably going to be prevalent for the next day or two. Story continues below advertisement 'With the air quality warning today, it's important to limit your exposure outside as much as you can and also make sure you're paying close attention to anyone who might be more of a risk to any sort of wildfire conditions.' Those with respiratory issues like asthma are encouraged to take extra steps to limit their exposure. The air quality index for Winnipeg, as well as other parts of the province, was sitting at 10+ on Friday morning — the highest possible rating on the index, described as 'very high risk.'
Global News
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Thousands on evacuation order in northern Manitoba due to wildfires
Thousands of people are being ordered to flee their homes in northern Manitoba due to a threat from nearby wildfires. The City of Flin Flon, Man., shared on social media on Wednesday afternoon that all residents and visitors must leave as soon as possible and in a calm and orderly manner. Residents are expected to be out of the community by 12 a.m. (midnight) on Wednesday. For community members with their own transportation, they are advised to evacuate through Provincial Road #10, heading towards The Pas, city officials said. The #10 may have some visibility issues, but it is currently considered safe to drive. Do not attempt to drive through PR #39 directly towards Thompson. 1:49 Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada Flin Flon Mayor George Fontaine told 680 CJOB's The Start that the current population is around 5,000, and many of them experienced similar fears when wildfires approached in 2024, threatening nearby Cranberry Portage. Story continues below advertisement For those evacuating on Wednesday, they should bring identification, medications, necessary supplies, go bags and any provisions for pets. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy If anyone does not have access to accommodations, call 2-11 for information about shelters in Winnipeg. In addition, nearly 17,500 people in northern Manitoba's First Nations are now trying to get to safety. Two more First Nations are on evacuation notice. According to the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Pimicikamak's airport is non-operational due to the fire threat. Thousands are attempting to be flown out and the community is also isolated by fire from the main highway. Marcel Colomb First Nation is also evacuated, and the community of Sherridon. Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is immediately evacuating as fire activity threatens limited escape routes, access to its airport is cut-off, and trains are also not operating because of the fire threat. The organization is urging the Manitoba government to declare a province-wide state of emergency. More to come…
