Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. A trough of low pressure is triggering isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon across the Manitoba Interlake southward into the Red River Valley. Some of these thunderstorms may reach severe thresholds. Primary hazards: -Heavy rainfall in excess of 50 mm per hour. -Hail to the size of golf balls. -90 km/h wind gusts. -Isolated tornado or two. Thunderstorms may persist eastward across Manitoba so the severe thunderstorm watch may be expanded later this afternoon as the threat evolves. The thunderstorm threat will diminish late this evening. ### 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.
