Published on Jul. 5, 2026, 1:18 PM
Updated on Jul. 6, 2026, 12:24 AM
The stormy pattern on the Prairies stays put on Sunday, with a severe weather risk encompassing portions of Alberta and Manitoba. There will be a potential for large hail, heavy rain and strong wind gusts in locales such as Calgary, Medicine Hat and Brandon.
7:24 p.m. CDT – Severe thunderstorms prompted a tornado warning in southern Manitoba on Sunday evening.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning for the following areas in southern Manitoba:
“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches,” ECCC said in its warning.
The agency added: “Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.”
CURRENT TORNADO WARNINGS (MANITOBA):
1:23 p.m. CST/2:23 p.m. CDT – A tornado watch is in effect across portions of southern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba amid a severe storm risk on Sunday afternoon. A tornado watch means that conditions are favourable for the development of tornadoes.
Pay close attention to the latest alerts in case the tornado watch is upgraded to a tornado warning in your area. Have a plan in place to seek safe shelter in case severe weather threatens your home, your office, or while you’re driving.
