00:00Southern Manitoba faced a dangerous weather threat on Wednesday.
00:03Environment Canada issued urgent tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for several communities north of Winnipeg.
00:10By late afternoon, tornado warnings were briefly in effect for Rockwood and St. Andrews before being lifted.
00:16But the threat didn't end there.
00:18Tornado warnings were then issued for East St. Paul, including Birds Hill, with a chilling message.
00:23This is a dangerous situation that could cause fatal injuries.
00:27People were told to take cover immediately if they saw funnel clouds, flying debris, or heard a loud rumbling.
00:33Severe thunderstorms also threatened communities like Selkirk, Stonewall, Lockport, and Grand Beach.
00:39These storms carried the risk of golf ball-sized hail, 90 km per H wind gusts, and flash flooding from heavy rain.
00:46Environment Canada warned of property damage, injuries, and rapidly changing weather that could strike with little notice.
00:53Residents were urged to monitor weather alerts closely and report any severe conditions.
00:58This was a powerful reminder of just how quickly nature can turn dangerous.
01:02Stay alert, stay safe, and don't underestimate the storm.
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