Squall Watch in Effect for Lake Winnipegosis
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A squall watch is in effect for Lake Winnipegosis due to potential severe thunderstorms with strong winds and large hail.
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- Record type
- Squall Watch
- Affected area
- Southern Manitoba
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
A squall watch has been issued by Environment Canada. The alert is classified as severe with expected urgency.
Affected Areas
Lake Winnipegosis in southern Manitoba.
What You Should Do
Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information, monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations. Large hail can damage vessels and cause injury.
Expected Conditions
Wind gusts up to 60 knots and up to ping-pong ball-sized hail are possible from severe thunderstorms.
Timeline
The watch is effective from 2026-08-24T21:33:21-00:00 until 2026-08-25T08:32:21-00:00.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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