4:21 p.m. CDT Wednesday 26 July 2023 Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.

Ideal ingredients for significant tornadoes are coming together this afternoon.

A very warm, very moist and therefore, very unstable airmass over southern Manitoba combined with strong upper-level winds and low-level boundaries support severe supercell thunderstorms with favourable ingredients for significant tornadoes.

These severe thunderstorms are expected to develop late afternoon/early evening and track east towards the Ontario border.

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Use #MBSTORM for reporting severe weather when it is safe to do so.

This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.