Yellow Dust Storm Warning in Effect for Southern Saskatchewan and Southwest Manitoba

Source: ECCC · Southern Saskatchewan and Southwest Manitoba

This alert is no longer in effect.

ECCC issued it on May 14, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for a dust storm affecting southern Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba, with poor visibility expected this afternoon and evening due to strong westerly winds.

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Record type
dust storm
Affected area
Southern Saskatchewan and Southwest Manitoba
Issued
May 14, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Saskatchewan and Southwest Manitoba.

Dust Storm Warning in Southern Saskatchewan and Southwest Manitoba

Alert Details

A yellow warning for a dust storm has been issued by Environment Canada. It is in effect as a moderate severity alert.

Affected Areas

The warning affects southern Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba, specifically the R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth, including Virden, Elkhorn, and Kenton.

What You Should Do

Travel may be hazardous due to reduced visibility. 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 on X using #MBStorm.

Expected Conditions

Poor visibility in blowing dust is expected due to strong westerly winds. Poor air quality is anticipated.

Timeline

The alert is effective from May 14, 2026, at 8:06 PM UTC and expires on May 15, 2026, at 5:06 AM UTC. Blowing dust is expected this afternoon and this evening.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for a dust storm affecting southern Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba, with poor visibility expected this afternoon and evening due to strong westerly winds.
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.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southern Saskatchewan and Southwest Manitoba. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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