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The potential tornado, also known as a landspout, appeared to touch down near Sperling just after 6 p.m. (Photo credit: Kat Gyo, provided by The Weather Centre of Manitoba)
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The potential tornado, also known as a landspout, appeared to touch down near Sperling just after 6 pm. (Photo credit: Kat Gyo, provided by The Weather Centre of Manitoba)
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Environment Canada has received reports of tornadoes near Niverville, Sperling and Gretna on Thursday. 

The weather service says that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to confirm that tornadoes occurred, however, meteorologists continue to investigate.

Environment Canada is actively seeking pictures of the suspected tornadoes and/or any damage they may have caused. Anyone with information on these potential tornadoes is asked to call 1-800-239-0484, email storm@ec.gc.ca, or post to #mbstorm.

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Thursday evening thunderstorm captured by Cassidy Davis.

Meanwhile, rain continues to fall in southern Manitoba. The following rain amounts are according to Manitoba Agriculture and include totals up until Friday at 7 am:

Gardenton - 33 mm
St. Pierre - 30.2 mm
Dominion City - 28.0 mm
Stead - 25.8 mm
Rosa - 20.0 mm
Dugald - 19.1 mm
Richer - 13.5 mm
Steinbach - 13.4 mm
Menisino - 13.0 mm
St. Adolphe - 12.5 mm
St. Labre - 12.1 mm
Marchand - 8.6 mm
Zhoda - 8.5 mm
Vivian - 7.2 mm
Beausejour - 4.6 mm
Prawda - 4.4 mm
Sprague Lake - 3.5 mm
Lac du Bonnet - 1.4 mm
Elma - 0.0 mm

 

With files from Jared Thiessen

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