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Manitoba warns lakefront residents about high winds Wednesday

Gimli Beach on Lake Winnipeg is pictured above in July 2017. Blue-green algae and Zebra mussels are a growing problem for the province's inland ocean. Global News

Residents near the south basin of Lake Manitoba and shorelines near Gimli and Victoria Beach on Lake Winnipeg are being warned about high winds on Wednesday into Thursday morning.

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The province’s hydrologic forecast centre said northwest wind gusts up to 55 km/h and wave action could raise water levels significantly — by as much as five feet or more.

A full list of the areas affected is available on the province’s website.

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