Jonassons Island Weather Warnings
Wind
red warning - tornado - in effect At 10:02 p.m. CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. This thunderstorm is located over the Lake Manitoba shore 30 km west of Eriksdale tracking to the northeast towards Ashern. ### This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado. Take cover immediately in a basement, interior room, or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches. If no shelter is available, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. If you are out on the water when threatening weather approaches, return to shore and seek shelter, if possible. Otherwise, move away from the path of the tornado to escape. Wear your lifejacket, lie face down and protect your head.
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Thunderstorm
yellow watch - severe thunderstorm - in effect Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Severe thunderstorms have developed ahead of a low pressure system in southern Saskatchewan. They are expected to track northeast throughout the evening. They are expected to weaken and track out of the area later this evening. These severe thunderstorms are expected to produce all hazards; severe hail, wind and rain with the chance of a tornado. ### 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 [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Don't drive through flooded roadways.
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