Three tornadoes confirmed in Manitoba

Three tornadoes have been confirmed in Manitoba.

On the evening of August 5, a severe thunderstorm moved through southwestern Manitoba. Environment and Climate Change Canada received reports of a tornado near Grande-Clairière.

On August 6, a severe thunderstorm developed northeast of Winnipeg. Environment and Climate Change Canada received reports of tornadoes near Birds Hill Provincial Park and Dugald.

The Northern Tornadoes Project, in collaboration with ECCC, facilitated on-site storm damage surveys in these locations.

There was a tornado at 8:45 p.m. on August 5 near Grande-Clairière. There was no damage reported, and it has been rated an EF-0 with winds of approximately 155 km/h.

At 5:06 pm on August 6, there was a tornado that caused minor tree damage near Birds Hill Provincial Park. This tornado was rated as an EF-0 with winds of approximately 155 km/h.

There was also a tornado at 5:30 p.m. near Dugald that caused crop and minor tree damage. This tornado was also rated an EF-0 with estimated wind speeds at approximately 155 km/h.

Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada