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Hot, humid day will give way to thunderstorms in western Manitoba

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement which calls for heavy rainfall overnight for the southwestern portion of Ontario. Blair Malazdrewich / File / Global News

Severe thunderstorm watches were issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada Tuesday morning for parts of western Manitoba.

The watches begin in Westman and stretch as far north as the Flin Flon region.

Severe thunderstorm watches June 26, 2018. Global News

With hot and humid conditions across most of the province, thunderstorm activity will be triggered by a passing cold front. The greatest risks for severe weather include damaging winds and large hail.

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Severe thunderstorms warnings began to be issued early Tuesday afternoon around parts eastern Saskatchewan and into western Manitoba.

READ: ‘It was like a gun shot’: residents near Ninette, Man. describe hailstorm

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The thunderstorm outlook from Environment and Climate Change Canada shows a moderate risk for severe weather with potential for severe weather in Winnipeg and the Red River Valley.

Thunderstorm outlook for June 26, 2018. Global News

The passing cold front will likely begin to impact western Manitoba this afternoon and move towards the Winnipeg area around the evening and overnight hours.

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