"This will be an absolute soaker," says CMOS Accredited Weathercaster

We suspect someone, somewhere is saying this right now, "Rain, rain go away, come again another day!" Yes, that Rainfall Warning remains in effect for much of Southern Manitoba with 50 to 60mm of precipitation possible Friday through Saturday morning before the system responsible moves out of our area.

Rainfall Warning issued ahead of significant precipitation Thursday night through Saturday morning

After a wet and windy start to May Long Weekend last week, it appears this coming weekend will have a similar theme, albeit with even more precipitation in the forecast. Environment Canada has issued Rainfall Warnings for much of Southern Manitoba from as far west as the Killarney area through Manitou, Pilot Mound, Morden, Carman, Winkler, Altona, Emerson, Morris and all of Southeastern Manitoba.

Between 50 and 60mm is being forecast, at this point.

Unsettled week continues with Rainwatchers reporting Wednesday totals

The unsettled pattern this week continued Wednesday with a second round of showers in about as many days.

"Most areas in the Red River Valley and Southeastern Manitoba received two distinct periods of rain," explained CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "The first was late Wednesday morning for an hour or two, with the second starting mid to late evening and continuing into the overnight. Similar to earlier in the week, there were heavier bands within the low impacting the region, and that's why we're seeing such variation in totals."

First severe thunderstorm watch of the season issued, alongside Special Air Quality Statement

Updated at 6:35pm Saturday, May 11th - all severe thunderstorm watches west of the Red River have ended. There is a 60% chance of showers or thunderstorms this evening, with strong winds continuing until diminishing overnight.

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An unusually warm May 11th may end with another couple of rare for this time of year weather events; strong to severe thunderstorms and poor air quality due to wildfire smoke.

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Brynden Devenny is the Manager of Client Experience at HPS says, “It's an opportunity to come together with other leaders in the community and just talk about what are your goals? What are your priorities? How are you going to take your business from where it is to where you actually want it to be?”

Police say Project RECOIL investigation ongoing

After Saturday’s announcement of a major seizure of firearms, ammo, prohibited weapons and items related to the manufacture of prohibited firearms and devices Winkler Police say the “Project RECOIL” investigation continues.

“At this point, I would consider the investigation ongoing,” stated Patrol Sergeant Brad Goertzen when asked whether additional charges could be forthcoming. “As mentioned earlier, there is a significant amount of additional work to be done analyzing and examining seized evidence before police can determine whether or not additional charges will be laid.”