A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for parts of southeast Manitoba, including the city of Steinbach.
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
The storm is tracking to the northeast at 40 km/h, the weather agency says.
The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the following areas:
- Steinbach - St. Adolphe - Emerson - Vita - Richer.
- Sprague - Northwest Angle Provincial Forest.
- Whiteshell - Lac du Bonnet - Pinawa.
A severe thunderstorm watch is also in place for the following areas:
- Arborg - Hecla - Fisher River - Gypsumville - Ashern.
- Bissett - Victoria Beach - Nopiming Provincial Park - Pine Falls.
- City of Winnipeg.
- Beausejour - Grand Beach.
- Killarney - Pilot Mound - Manitou.
- Morden - Winkler - Altona - Morris.
- Portage la Prairie - Headingley - Brunkild - Carman.
- Selkirk - Gimli - Stonewall - Woodlands.
The storm comes as Manitoba broke 14 weather records on Friday, with temperatures that soared past 40 C in some areas.
A heat warning is in place for much of the southern part of the province. It's expected to be lifted by Sunday, though it won't come with any significantly cooler temperatures.
Severe thunderstorm warning in place for parts of southeastern Manitoba - CBC.ca
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