Hot, humid Saturday leaves potential for severe weather including tornadoes

WINNIPEG – It is going to be another scorcher around the province.

Environment Canada issued another heat warning across the southern part of the province Saturday. The majority of the central and southern part of Manitoba remains under a severe thunderstorm watch as well. Temperatures are expected to hit mid 30 C with a very high humidex rating making it feel more like +40.

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According to Environment Canada, a significant low pressure system is approaching southern Manitoba early this afternoon. As that system hits the warm front people in the central Interlake it is quite likely severe thunderstorms will develop later Saturday afternoon or early evening. As such, most of that area remains under a tornado watch.

Tornado watches are also in effect for Berens River, Bloodvein, Little Grand Rapids and the surrounding area. They extend to parts of the Arborg, Hecla, Fisher River, Gypsumville, Pine Falls and Nopiming Provincial Park.

Winnipeg could be in for isolated heavy downpours later in the afternoon.