Parts of southern Manitoba are once again preparing for a few days of rain as Environment Canada issued a special weather statement.
The statement is for Whiteshell – Lac du Bonnet – Pinawa, Bissett – Victoria Beach – Nopiming Provincial Park – Pine Falls, Sprague – Northwest Angle Provincial Forest and Steinbach – St. Adolphe – Emerson – Vita – the richer area and says multi-day precipitation is expected.
Environment Canada says rains and thunderstorms will hit southeastern Manitoba on Sunday and decrease overnight. About 10 to 20 millimeters are expected.
More rain will fall on Monday and will continue on Tuesday, with up to 30 mm expected on both days.
Environment Canada said torrential rain could cause sudden flooding and water accumulation on the roads.
Manitoba Transport and Infrastructure said in its latest flood newsletter Sunday that the storm could bring more than 60mm of rain to localized areas and a land flood warning has been issued for the southeast corner of the province.
He also issued a strong to strong wind warning on Tuesday for the southern basins of Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Dauphin.
“Winds will raise water levels by more than five feet along the coast and cause powerful wave action, which will further contribute to the temporary rise in water levels,” the provincial bulletin said.
The province also expects the wind to hit the Whiteshell area and raise the water level by one to two feet in these lakes.
Parts of Weitschel Provincial Park are already under evacuation as floods have affected hundreds of properties.
Government officials, including Prime Minister Heather Stephenson, took an air tour of the area last week, calling the situation staggering.
OTHER PARTS OF SOUTHERN MANITOBA ALSO UNDER TORNADO WATCHES
In addition to the rain in southeastern Manitoba, there are tornado clocks in other parts of the province.
Environment Canada is currently monitoring a tornado in the Killarney-Pilot Mound-Manitou area and the Morden-Winkler-Altona-Maurice area.
The warning means that an air mass will cause the development of some thunderstorms, which can turn into more severe weather, such as a tornado.
The main fears of these storms are tornadoes, hail the size of the moon, precipitation of over 75 mm and gusts of wind over 100 kilometers per hour.
People are told to take cover immediately if hard times come.
If a tornado develops or a tornado warning is issued, Environment Canada said people should enter indoors and go to the lowest flood away from outside walls and windows. People are also told to leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents or other temporary shelters and find a building with a string. If there is a building, people are told to lie low and protect their heads from flying debris.
A warning for a severe thunderstorm is also in force for the area of the provincial park Melita – Boisevain – Turtle Mountain.
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