Western Manitoba hit by flooding after torrential rain dumps over 100 mm
Torrential rain and severe weather have caused flooding issues across western Manitoba
Western Manitoba is experiencing flooding following days of heavy rain that dumped more than 100 millimetres across the region, with Environment and Climate Change Canada reporting 152 millimetres in Boissevain since Monday morning.
Rainfall totals had been much lower farther east, with Winnipeg receiving 27 millimetres, but the wet weather left much of the province unsettled.
Slow-moving system fuels severe weather
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Multiple slow-moving low-pressure systems pushing north from the United States brought deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico into the Prairies, resulting in the prolonged soaking.
That setup resulted in days of heavy rain, thunderstorms and severe weather. Strong winds also swept through southern Manitoba, with a gust of 106 km/h recorded in Morden, just west of Winkler.
A tornado was also confirmed near Rossburn on June 29, with damage assessments underway.
Some relief ahead, but storm risk remains
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The stalled low-pressure system is projected to weaken tonight, with steady rain easing into Wednesday across central Manitoba.
Scattered showers may redevelop Wednesday afternoon across central and southern parts of the province before drier air arrives Thursday, bringing a brief period of calm weather.
However, the break may not last long, as thunderstorm chances are expected to increase again Friday and into the weekend.
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