TORNADO WATCH
Environment Canada has issued a yellow tornado watch for portions of north-central Manitoba, including the City of Thompson, for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, July 29. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop near the Saskatchewan border this afternoon and move east, where storms will pose a risk for tornadoes as well as large hail and strong, gusty winds. The threat for tornadoes will diminish later this evening. Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area: go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take cover immediately. When out on the water, be prepared for severe weather. If threatening weather approaches, head for shore and take shelter immediately. It is particularly dangerous to be on a small craft on the open water when lightning is occurring.
