Thunderstorms could bring large hail, gusty winds to parts of Manitoba: ECCC
Colleen Bready has your current conditions and updated weather forecast for June 18, 2025.
Multiple communities in Manitoba are under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the watch Wednesday afternoon, which includes a number of southwestern communities, including Brandon, Virden and Russell.
'Conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and strong, gusty winds,' ECCC said in the bulletin.
Toonie sized hail and wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h are also possible, ECCC said.
In addition to southwest Manitoba, the Parklands region and southeast Saskatchewan are also under the watch.
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