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First tornado of 2017 touches down in Manitoba

First tornado in Manitoba of 2017 touches down in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation June 21. Anton Lariviere/ Submitted

WINNIPEG– Early Thursday morning, Environment Canada has confirmed the first tornado of 2017 in the province of Manitoba.

June 21, a severe thunderstorm tracked across west central Manitoba and produced a tornado near Sapotaweyak Cree Nation at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Wind speeds were estimated to be between 105-137 km/h. No damage has been reported. The tornado has been given a preliminary rating of EF0.

Manitoba tornado touches down in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Anton Lariviere/ Submitted

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