Enviornment Canada has issued a wind warning in effect today.
A cold front tracking across southern Saskatchewan will move across western Manitoba this afternoon and produce strong gusty winds in its wake. Westerly winds gusting to 90 km/h are expected behind the front. Winds will gradually diminish tonight.
This is the full release:
Wind warning in effect for:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Grandview Mun. incl. Valley River Res.
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- Mun. of Roblin incl. Makaroff Shortdale and Bield
- Mun. of Russell-Binscarth incl. Gambler Res.
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Ochre River and Makinak
- R.M. of Lakeshore incl. Rorketon and Toutes Aides
- R.M. of Riding Mountain West incl. Asessippi Prov. Park
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.
A cold front tracking across southern Saskatchewan will move across western Manitoba this afternoon and produce strong gusty winds in its wake. Westerly winds gusting to 90 km/h are expected behind the front. Winds will gradually diminish this tonight.
Gusty winds can damage soft shelters, tents and awnings at outdoor events.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #MBStorm.
