PHOTOS: Storms prompt flash floods in southern Manitoba
Digital Reporter
Friday, September 4, 2015, 4:52 PM - Severe thunderstorms moved through southern Manitoba Friday afternoon, triggering flash floods in the Winnipeg area.
The storm will continue to track east, hitting northwestern Ontario early Saturday morning.
Meteorologists are warning residents to avoid fast-moving water and prepare for strong wind gusts and large hail, both of which are possible during the storm.
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While there are no tornado watches or warnings in place, every severe storm is capable of producing a tornado.
"Be prepared for severe weather," Environment Canada says in a statement.
"Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Stay indoors when a thunderstorm strikes. There isn't a place outside that is safe during a thunderstorm."
IN PHOTOS: SEVERE STORMS HIT SOUTHERN MANITOBA:
Just a bit of water at the corner of Lagimodiere & Regent #winnipeg #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/wtz3fURIeh
— Felicia Wiltshire (@fe_wilt) September 4, 2015
Reminder to check your basements for flooding. My window has become a fishbowl. #mbstorm #winnipegweather pic.twitter.com/x5tlJfv3dp
— Greg Oughton (@gregonslaut) September 4, 2015
Got home to a flooded cove. I guess no recycling pickup today... #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/PrUDrGeKID
— Matt Desorcy (@lovestormsMB) September 4, 2015
Mapleglen tubing party
Posted by Trista Miron on Friday, September 4, 2015
Street flooded again. Garbage everywhere. Way 2 go @cityofwinnipeg @CBCManitoba @680CJOB #mbstorm pic.twitter.com/gYykGaWKKb
— Annica Ramkissoon (@annicapr) September 4, 2015
Crossing the Moray bridge. #mbstorm #drivesafe #winnipeg pic.twitter.com/ghKvodzHwF
— Jordan Sawatzky (@jordansawatzky) September 4, 2015
Don't go this way guys. #mbstorm #winnipeg pic.twitter.com/TOEHuSH9Wr
— Ashton Faulkner (@originalfaulks) September 4, 2015
Dakota St. #mbstorm #winnipeg pic.twitter.com/sbdgmriPQK
— Cyress Udell (@chloe258333) September 4, 2015
And, last but not least, this funny tweet:
Prehistoric creature reported in flooded underpass. #dugfab #Winnipeg #mbstorm #traffic pic.twitter.com/FAPvSPixRQ
— dugjoy (@dugjoy) September 4, 2015