Squall Warning Issued for Lake of the Woods

Source: ECCC · Lake of the Woods

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A squall warning is in effect for Lake of the Woods with wind gusts up to 50 knots, hail, lightning and reduced visibility expected.

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Record type
Squall Warning
Affected area
Lake of the Woods
Issued
September 7, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Squall warning issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-09-07T00:55:21-00:00 until 2026-09-07T04:55:21-00:00.

Affected Areas

Lake of the Woods.

What You Should Do

Proceed with caution as visibility may suddenly be reduced to near-zero. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Expected Conditions

Squalls with wind gusts up to 50 knots, frequent lightning, hail of 1 to 2 centimetres and poor to very poor visibility in thunderstorms heavy at times are expected or occurring.

Timeline

Warning effective immediately on 2026-09-07T00:55:21-00:00 and expires 2026-09-07T04:55:21-00:00.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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A squall warning is in effect for Lake of the Woods with wind gusts up to 50 knots, hail, lightning and reduced visibility expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
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 "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
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This alert affects Lake of the Woods. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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