Tornado warning issued in Manitoba

A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Manitoba.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a red warning for a severe thunderstorm located in RM of Alonsa that is possibly producing a tornado.

“This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” the alert reads.

Communities in the alert include Amaranth, Sandy Bay First Nation and Ebb and Flow First Nation.

The warning was previously in place for Riding Mountain National Park, Municipality of Ste Rose, Laurier, McCreary and Ste. Rose du Lac, which has since ended.

ECCC said the storm is moving northeast at 30 kilometres/hour. It said damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

Residents are advised to take cover in a basement, interior room or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches. If shelter is not available, ECCC said people should lie in a low spot and protect their head from flying debris.