Manitoba Storm Alert: Tornado Warnings and Flash Flood Risks

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Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings rocked southern Manitoba on Wednesday, with Environment Canada issuing urgent alerts for multiple communities. Areas like Rockwood, St. Andrews, and East St. Paul faced potential tornado threats, along with damaging hail, intense winds, and flash flooding.  Environment Canada warned residents to take cover immediately if threatening weather appeared. Communities such as Selkirk, Lockport, and Grand Beach were also on high alert as powerful storms swept through the region.  This video breaks down what happened, where the danger struck, and what residents were told to do in the face of a fast-moving and potentially deadly weather system. WooGlobe Ref : WGA154153 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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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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