A tornado warning has been issued for a part of western Manitoba, near the Saskatchewan border.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the warning around 3:10 p.m. Wednesday for the Prairie View Municipality, which includes the Birdtail Sioux First Nation.
“Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible,” the warning statement reads on ECCC’s website.
ECCC said this is a potentially life-threatening situation and people are told to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
“Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.”
More details to come.