3:54 AM CDT Sunday 25 August 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Mun. of McCreary incl. Norgate Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain. Thunderstorm activity continue across portions of southern and central Manitoba this morning. Some of these thunderstorms will be severe. With high humidity in place and slow storm motion, heavy rain is the most significant concern. The main threats from these thunderstorms will be: - Rainfall totals in excess of 100 mm - Hail to the size of tennis balls - Wind gusts to 110 km/h Very large hail can damage property, break windows, dent vehicles and cause serious 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. 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 .