10:06 PM CDT Saturday 24 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: Berens River At 10:05 PM CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and flooding rain. Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Avoid driving through water on roads. 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 10:01 PM CDT Saturday 24 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Berens River Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain. Thunderstorms continue across central Manitoba. Some of these thunderstorms will be severe. Heavy rain and large hail are the prevailing threats. Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious injury. Heavy downpours are likely to 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 .