First tornado of 2017 touches down in Manitoba

By Mike Koncan Global News

Posted June 22, 2017 11:36 am EST

Updated June 22, 2017 1:10 pm EST

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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.

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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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