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Other Weather Alerts |
Type |
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH |
Severe Weather Statement
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Issued By |
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Issuing Time |
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:48:36 PDT |
Broadcast Time |
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:48:36 PDT |
Valid Until |
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:48:36 PDT |
Brief Description |
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH |
Detailed Description |
12:14 AM CDT Thursday 29 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: R.M. of Dufferin incl. Carman Roseisle and Homewood At 12:14 AM CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is currently southwest of Haywood and is tracking to the northeast at 30 km/h towards Elm Creek. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm . Watches 11:48 PM CDT Wednesday 28 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: R.M. of Dufferin incl. Carman Roseisle and Homewood Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. An approaching low pressure system over southern Saskatchewan has triggered scattered thunderstorms this evening over southwestern Manitoba. These thunderstorms are tracking northeastward across the Red River Valley and Interlake. Some of these thunderstorms may reach severe thresholds. The threat of severe thunderstorms may expand eastward as the night progresses. Fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm . |
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