Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for southern Manitoba

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a severe thunderstorm advisory Friday night. (Environment and Climate Change Canada)

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Manitoba.

As of 10:30 p.m., Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said the R.M. of Rockwood, Teulon Stonewall and Stony Mountain, the R.M. of Woodlands, and R.M. of Rosser are under the warning.

ECCC said an incoming severe thunderstorm is capable of producing very strong wind gusts of up to 90 km/hour, heavy rain, and up to nickel-sized hail.

It also said severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.