Active AlertsThompson, MB

Overland Flow Flood

Issued at Wed 9:27 PM Jun. 10

Issued by: Manitoba Emergency Management Organization

Recommended Action

If you are in the affected area, be mindful of local waterways. Do not attempt to cross fast flowing waters or waters of unknown depth. Avoid flooded areas. Follow all directions by local authorities. Listen for updates. Take all necessary precautions to stay safe.

Full details

Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Thu 4:09 AM Jun. 11

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description

Heavy rain is expected.

A prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over northeastern Manitoba.

Location: Northeastern Manitoba including Thompson, Island Lake, Gillam and Shamattawa.

Rainfall total: 30 to 50 mm by Friday morning. Additional 20 to 30 mm by Sunday afternoon.

Timing: Thursday through Sunday.

Remarks: A stalled low pressure system over northeastern Manitoba will give moderate to heavy rainfall to portions of northeastern Manitoba. Total accumulations of 50 to 80 mm are forecast, but amounts will be variable.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.

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