At least it's not raining on May Long, right?
In true Southern Manitoba fashion, one that historically sees many use May Long Weekend as the unofficial kick-off to Summer activities, the refrain of, "Hey, at least it's not raining on May Long," may be the positive spin we need to take looking at the forecast for Thursday and Friday.
Welcome to the new PembinaValleyOnline
Over the past two decades, PembinaValleyOnline has had several different looks, and starting Tuesday (May 17th), one of the most dramatic changes in its history will take place. Yes, it will look and feel different to you, but our hope is it better fits how you interact and access digital information and content in 2022.
We will continue to be your trusted source for finding out more about your community, the people who live, work and play here and local businesses who drive and support growth in our part of the province. So, what will change and what will stay the same?
Very windy Friday, Rainwatchers May 12th
After a rainy Thursday evening in many parts of Southern Manitoba, we’re heading into a very windy Friday, with southerly gusts up to 80 km/h in the Red River Valley and Southeastern parts of the province as that Colorado low moves northward through the province.
"Even with the southerly wind, we will see below-average temperatures today, in the 13 to 15 range, and that’s where we’ll be through at least Monday," explained CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "The normal daytime high for this time of year is 20, and the overnight low is around 6."
Province supports 18 community projects with Building Sustainable Communities Fund
A number of community-based organizations in the Pembina Valley and Red River Valley will see a share of $25 million being distributed through the Province's Building Sustainable Communities Fund.
Police witness vehicles racing on Winkler's Main Street, officer assaulted during arrest
What started out as a report regarding a suspicious male, ended up in a short pursuit and charges of assault on a member of the Winkler Police Service.
Just after 2 am on April 29th, Winkler Police were given a description of both the male and the vehicle he was in.
Rainwatchers for May 9th with more precipitation later this week
The first of several expected rain-makers this week moved through Southern Manitoba Monday, kicking off what’s expected to be another wet week for an already drenched and soaking region.
The following precipitation totals are courtesy PembinaValleyOnline Rainwatchers, Environment Canada and the Manitoba Ag Weather Network. They are all for Monday, May 9th.
Rainwatchers for May 9th, with more on the way later this week
The first of several expected rain-makers this week moved through Southern Manitoba Monday, kicking off what’s expected to be another wet week for an already drenched and soaking region.
The following precipitation totals are courtesy PembinaValleyOnline Rainwatchers, Environment Canada and the Manitoba Ag Weather Network. They are all for Monday, May 9th.
Sprague – 26.0mm (just over 1 inch)
St. Pierre – 21.2mm
Clearwater – 20.9mm
Winkler – 20.1mm
Altona – 20mm (8/10ths)
Dominion City – 19.8mm
Red River crests at Emerson, Overland Flood Watch issued with wet week in forecast
On Overland Flood Watch has been issued for all of Southern and Central Manitoba as forecasters continue to monitor a series of precipitation systems starting today that could bring as much as 60 millimetres (mm) of rain to the region over the next five days. Rain amounts of more than 60 mm are possible in some localized areas.