UPDATE: As of 1:06 a.m., the severe thunderstorm warning has ended.
The previous update follows:
At 12:27 a.m., Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the following communities:
- Gilbert Plains Mun. incl. Ashville
- Mossey River Mun. incl. Winnipegosis and Fork River
- Mun. of Ethelbert incl. Garland
- R.M. of Dauphin incl. Sifton and Valley River
More information can be found on their website.
The original article follows:
Enviornment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Dauphin and surrounding areas.
It is in effect for the following communities:
- 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
According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of very dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing destructive wind gusts and destructive hail. They also say that the threat of severe weather should end overnight.
More information can be found on the Environment Canada website.