Thunderstorms bring hail, winds, funnel cloud to southwest Manitoba
CBC News | Posted: July 22, 2017 1:20 PM | Last Updated: July 22, 2017
More thunderstorms could be on the way Saturday afternoon
A series of severe thunderstorms ripped through southwestern Manitoba Friday night, dropping walnut-sized hail and funnel clouds in parts of the region.
The storm system originated in Saskatchewan, where four confirmed tornadoes were reported, according to Environment Canada. Tornado warnings and watches across parts of western Manitoba were lifted around 10 p.m. CST.
A funnel cloud was spotted around Virden, Man. at 9:49 p.m., according to a preliminary report by Environment Canada.
Large hail fell on areas around Miniota, Arrow River, and Roblin.
Social media photos appeared to show two grain bins tipped over south of Miniota, which was under a tornado warning at the time, Environment Canada said.
Environment Canada reported wind gusts of close to 100 km/h were observed in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, west of Brandon.
In Saskatchewan, the storm system produced four tornadoes: one southeast of Watson, Sask., east of Saskatoon near Quill Lake, one near the town of Quill Lake, one near Fishing Lake, and one between Wapella and Rocanville, near the Manitoba border. No damage has been reported, Environment Canada said.
The system also brought hail ranging from the size of a dime to a golf ball.
There's a chance of more thundershowers in southern Manitoba Saturday afternoon and overnight, but it is expected to clear on Sunday.