Dangerous overnight storms ongoing across the Prairies
All the ingredients are coming together for another volatile day of severe thunderstorms over parts of the Prairies on Sunday, including a renewed threat for tornadoes and damaging hail
An intense day of severe weather on the eastern half of the Prairies continued overnight Sunday and into early Monday as ample instability, strong, upper-level winds, and rich moisture all lined up to fuel powerful thunderstorms.
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Severe weather threat builds again Sunday
Numerous supercells throughout the day congealed into several lines of severe thunderstorms as the sun set.
Forecasters with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued many tornado warnings across the region on Sunday evening. These tornado warnings may continue into the overnight hours. Stay alert as you wind down for the night, and prepare to take immediate action if a warning is issued for your location.
The main hazards with these storms will transition to damaging wind gusts, localized flooding, and a risk for embedded spin-up tornadoes.
The greatest potential for damaging winds will exist across southern Manitoba toward the international border, including Brandon, Melita, and Winkler.
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Severe weather safety is paramount
Pay close attention to rapidly changing weather conditions in your area through the day Sunday. For tips on what to do in case a tornado warning is issued, click here.
Scout out a safe place to take shelter in your home well before storms approach your location. The safest place is an interior room on the lowest level of the building. The goal is to put as many walls as possible between you and flying debris.
If you’re in a vehicle and a tornado warning is issued, pull over at the nearest sturdy shelter. Never try to outrun a tornado.
Residents in impacted areas are urged to keep cell phones charged ahead of the storm in case of any power disruptions or outages to receive weather alerts (click here to see how to turn on alert notifications from The Weather Network app).
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across the Prairies.