A wind warning is in effect along some of the shorelines of lakes Winnipeg and Manitoba.
The provincial Hydrologic Forecast Centre said high-wind effects began early Monday and are expected to last until Tuesday, with northwest winds up to 70 km/h potentially raising water levels by five feet or more.
Affected areas include the south basin of Lake Manitoba, plus shorelines near Gimli and Victoria Beach on Lake Winnipeg.
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Residents and property owners are being encouraged to take precautions until the winds die down.
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