Pine Falls, Manitoba, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Squalls with wind gusts up to 45 knots and hail of 2 to 4 centimetres are expected or occurring in the area.

Severe thunderstorms have developed over southern Manitoba moving northeast 35 km/h and will continue through the evening.  

Squall warning valid until 1am CDT

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Large hail can damage vessels and cause injury.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

A developing frontal system is ushering in an unstable airmass favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rainfall. 

Severe thunderstorms are developing late this afternoon over southern Manitoba and are tracking northward.

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Utility outages are possible. Significant damage to property, buildings and trees is possible. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure.

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles. Large hail can cause significant damage and injury. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.