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A wind warning has been issued for parts of southern Manitoba on Sunday, including Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg.

Wind gusts up to 90 km/h will develop this afternoon in the affected areas.

Damage to buildings (ex. to roof shingles and windows), may occur. High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

These gusty winds are expected to subside Sunday evening.

The wind warning is in effect for the following areas.

  • R.M. of Cartier incl. Elie St. Eustache and Springstein
  • R.M. of Dufferin incl. Carman Roseisle and Homewood
  • R.M. of Grey incl. St. Claude Elm Creek and Fannystelle
  • R.M. of Headingley
  • R.M. of Macdonald incl. Brunkild Starbuck and La Salle
  • R.M. of Portage la Prairie incl. St. Ambroise
  • R.M. of St. François Xavier

Special Weather Statement For Dauphin & Area

There is also a special weather statement in effect for Dauphin and surrounding areas, calling for an abrupt transition to Fall this Labour Day weekend.

Winds gusts up to 80 km/h are expected from the northwest this afternoon.

An Alberta Clipper passing across the prairies is bringing rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures. Environment Canada says a cooler air mass will entrench itself over Manitoba by Tuesday morning.

Widespread frost is possible in a number of locations in the Parkland on Tuesday morning.