After thunderstorms roared across northern and southern Manitoba Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, more are possible Thursday afternoon. A cold front that sliced into a hot and humid airmass over the province was the main trigger for the storms. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the cold front could set off more non-severe thunderstorms while it lingers over the southeast early Thursday afternoon, before it moves off into northwestern Ontario. After tornado-warned thunderstorms in northern Manitoba Wednesday night, the weather agency cautions lightning strikes or a funnel cloud or two are possible on Thursday in the region. Temperatures across the south will rise into the upper 20s while humidex values will reach the 30s Thursday afternoon. Still, ECCC said the cold front is flushing out moisture from west to east across the south Thursday, which is helping to break the humidity – for now. Hot temperatures will continue through the August long weekend while increasing humidity returns. Until then, conditions look good for the Bomber game Thursday evening at Princess Auto Stadium. Temperatures around kickoff will be in the mid-20s under a mix of sun and cloud. Northwest winds around 20 km/h will diminish, but not until after the game.
