A pocket of southeastern Manitoba wasunder a severe thunderstorm warning on Saturday morning. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), a severe thunderstorm was moving through communities in the rural municipality of Piney around 9:30 a.m. including the communities of St. Labre, Sandilands, Vassaar, and Sprague. The weather agency said the storm could produce strong wind gusts, toonie-sized hail, and heavy rain. ECCC warned residents to take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches. Environment and Climate Change Canada also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Moose Lake and Buffalo Point region.
