Environment Canada issued a tornado warning Saturday for parts of Manitoba, saying a strong storm could produce a tornado.
As of 4:03 PM CDT, forecasters were tracking a storm about 20 kilometers west of Salt Point moving east at 20 kilometers per hour.
By 6:30 p.m., the warning had ended.
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The agency said Winnipegosis was in the storm’s path.
The weather agency warned that the storm could also produce damaging winds, large hail and localized heavy rainfall.
“This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” Environment Canada said in an alert.
Residents are asked to immediately shelter in a basement, indoor room or hard shelter if threatening weather approaches.
Environment Canada also warned that “tornadoes can get wrapped up in rain and may not be visible.”
The agency said anyone in the water should return to shore and seek shelter if possible. If this is not possible, people should move out of the path of the tornado, put on a life jacket, lie face down and protect their head.
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