Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 7:54 a.m. – Thunderstorm threat continues for southern Manitoba and parts of northwestern Ontario on Tuesday. Stay alert!
As the western prairies deal with excessive rainfall and flood warnings that will begin this week, the eastern part faces the threat of thunderstorms, potentially severe in southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario on Tuesday. Heavy rain and strong winds would be the main threat with these intensifying storms. More on time and impacts, below.
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TUESDAY: A SEVERE THREAT THREATENS CONTINUES OVER MANITOBA, NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
While parts of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan are dealing with extreme rainfall until Wednesday, with up to 150 mm possible in the worst-affected areas, the eastern part of the region is battling a serious storm that will continue through Tuesday’s day.
Morning thunderstorms will continue in southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario as the low surface continues to trigger storms. The storms will be disorganized and scattered in nature, as well as built into strips of rain.
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Some clearing is forecast for the morning, before a new group of storms is forecast for southern Manitoba late in the morning.
Strong gusts of wind, heavy hail and torrential rain will be the main threats with stronger storms unfolding, with thunderstorm clocks being released first on Tuesday morning.
“Very strong gusts of wind can damage buildings, knock down trees and blow large vehicles off the road,” said the Canadian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (ECCC) in monitoring the severe thunderstorm. “Hail is also possible. Heavy rainfall can cause sudden flooding and accumulation of water on the roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember that when there is thunder, go indoors!
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