Current Conditions - Winkler, MB

A big storm that broke out in southern Manitoba Thursday night may have spawned a small tornado, but meteorologists say they haven’t been able to confirm one touched down.

Environment Canada is warning people to be on the lookout for severe thunderstorms as a low-pressure system makes its way eastwards.

A heat warning from Environment Canada remained in effect on Saturday, calling for temperatures in the low to mid-30s.

The city said the spray pads will be monitored to make sure public health orders are being followed and physical distancing is in effect when 20 of its 23 pads open Friday.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has forecast hot conditions throughout southern Manitoba, with some areas experiencing extreme heat in the days to come.

If you like it hot, there’s some good news for you in Manitoba’s summer forecast, according to Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips.

The national weather service confirmed the first one happened on May 14, just southwest of Roblin, with the second happening a day later west of Sandy Bay.

A climatologist is calling the dry spell on the prairies, which has already caused a roaring Manitoba forest fire, one of Canada’s most significant weather crises of 2021.

Winnipeg Fire crews had a busy weekend, responding to three fires in city limits. No one was injured in any of the fires but the fire ban is expanding to deal with dry conditions.

Residents in Swan River are without power Sunday morning as a pole fire affects nearly 600 Manitoba Hydro customers with no estimated time of restoration.

Winnipeg fire crews are seeing a spike in wildland fires as Manitoba continues to deal with unseasonably dry conditions. In just four days, fire crews have put out three fires.