Southern Manitoba under severe thunderstorm watch
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says a severe thunderstorm is possible on Friday.
ECCC has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for communities in south-central Manitoba.
All previous severe thunderstorm warnings have ended.
ECCC added there is also a possibility of “an isolated tornado” from the storms. Nickel-sized hail is possible.
Residents are reminded to keep an eye on the sky and go inside when a thunderstorm hits.
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