Southern Manitoba was rocked by severe storms this week, bringing thunderstorms, large hail, and multiple tornadoes.
Natalie Hasell, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, explained that the storms were caused by a low-pressure system and a frontal structure that moved from Saskatchewan.
"The storms were associated to a frontal structure and a low pressure system. The system itself, the center of the system, was in Saskatchewan. That extended to a wave point in southeastern Saskatchewan, and the front was lying through southern Manitoba for a good chunk of the day. Then the whole thing slumped to the south, so North Dakota saw some of these storms as well."
Looking ahead, more rain is expected from Friday night through Wednesday.
"We could easily see thunderstorms, and so if the conditions are right, some of those thunderstorms could be severe. I would be prepared, at least, for lightning. Be ready to take shelter for that type of stuff, because even non-severe thunderstorms are dangerous. It would not surprise me if we have some embedded thunderstorms in this general rain area that is expected to come through the weekend."
Despite the weather, Hasell reminded everyone to stay safe and flexible with their plans.