City of Winnipeg
2:34 PM CDT Wednesday 19 August 2009
Tornado watch for
City of Winnipeg issued
Conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds or weak tornadoes. These types of funnel clouds form out of large cumulus clouds or very weak thunderstorms and normally do not have the energy to reach the ground. However, one or two of these funnels may briefly touch down and can become destructive over a very small area. Treat all funnel clouds and tornadoes seriously and avoid when possible. Should one develop overhead take shelter until it dissipates. Remember these funnel clouds will normally appear with little or no warning.
Environment Canada continues to monitor the situation closely. Please continue to monitor your local media or weatheradio for further updates.
Should you spot a funnel cloud or tornado...And only if it is safe to do so...You can call 1-800-239-0484 to report your sighting. Please note this phone number is for reporting severe weather only.
Weak thunderstorms are moving through the Red River Valley this afternoon along a cold front. These thunderstorms have the potential to produce weak funnel clouds that should mainly stay within the storm and not touch the ground. The funnel cloud potential will diminish this evening.
2:34 PM CDT Wednesday 19 August 2009
Tornado watch for
City of Winnipeg issued
Conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds or weak tornadoes. These types of funnel clouds form out of large cumulus clouds or very weak thunderstorms and normally do not have the energy to reach the ground. However, one or two of these funnels may briefly touch down and can become destructive over a very small area. Treat all funnel clouds and tornadoes seriously and avoid when possible. Should one develop overhead take shelter until it dissipates. Remember these funnel clouds will normally appear with little or no warning.
Environment Canada continues to monitor the situation closely. Please continue to monitor your local media or weatheradio for further updates.
Should you spot a funnel cloud or tornado...And only if it is safe to do so...You can call 1-800-239-0484 to report your sighting. Please note this phone number is for reporting severe weather only.
Weak thunderstorms are moving through the Red River Valley this afternoon along a cold front. These thunderstorms have the potential to produce weak funnel clouds that should mainly stay within the storm and not touch the ground. The funnel cloud potential will diminish this evening.
