Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for City of Winnipeg

Source: ECCC · City of Winnipeg

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An orange watch for severe thunderstorms is in effect for the City of Winnipeg until 08:59 UTC on August 25, 2026.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Affected area
City of Winnipeg
Issued
August 25, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Orange watch - severe thunderstorm - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-08-25T02:11:55-00:00 until 2026-08-25T08:59:55-00:00.

Affected Areas

City of Winnipeg.

What You Should Do

Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #MBStorm.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain.

Timeline

Alert effective 2026-08-25T02:11:55-00:00. Expires 2026-08-25T08:59:55-00:00.

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
An orange watch for severe thunderstorms is in effect for the City of Winnipeg until 08:59 UTC on August 25, 2026.
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This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects City of Winnipeg. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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