Severe Thunderstorm watch...in Manitoba

Summary

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon or evening as a cold front makes it's way through the area. This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements. If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety precautions.

Details

Clearing skies in the Interlake and parts of Western Manitoba will set the stage for thunderstorm development this afternoon as a cold front pushes through the area. Some of these thunderstorms will have the potential to become severe with large hail..Damaging winds..Torrential downpours..And intense lightning. Lingering cloud and less favourable dynamics will limit the chance of severe thunderstorms in the Red River Valley including Winnipeg..However this will be monitored throughout the day and the thunderstorm watch will be extended southward if required.                                                                                      http://www.theweathernetwork.com/alerts/wwcamb0001/mb