The second tornado, southeast of Chauvin, is believed to have impacted a provincial park. It caused tree damage, flipped trailers, and resulted in minor injuries. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected area.
Stay weather-aware if travelling in areas under severe storm risk Thursday, and keep informed of local alerts.
Severe thunderstorms to impact Manitoba Thursday
As the storm environment shifts eastward Thursday, southern Manitoba can expect severe conditions, including large hail, damaging winds, and the potential for an isolated tornado. The primary storm mode is expected to feature isolated supercells.
In addition, a few supercells are possible east of Calgary, progressing into southern Saskatchewan.
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Similar threats remain in these areas as seen on Wednesday: very large hail, severe winds with gusts up to 110 km/h, and an isolated tornado threat.
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Weekend outlook: U.S. heat dome expands into the southern Prairies, active storm track for central Alberta and Saskatchewan
A strengthening heat dome from the U.S. will begin to push into southern Prairie regions on Friday. Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s, with humidex values reaching the 40s on Saturday and Sunday.
