Powerful thunderstorms bring 165 km wind gusts, Toonie-sized hail to southwest Manitoba
CTV
New data shows the powerful might of a storm that wreaked havoc on parts of Manitoba over the weekend.
New data shows the powerful might of a storm that wreaked havoc on parts of Manitoba over the weekend.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said a strong bow echo-type thunderstorm that passed through southwestern Manitoba overnight Sunday caused widespread wind damage and heavy rainfall.
Some of the strongest winds were reported at a personal weather station and on radar in Foxwarren, Man., where 165 km/h gusts were recorded in the community 300 kilometres west of Winnipeg.
As a result, a large section of the roof of the municipality's arena was ripped off, while properties and homes were damaged by fallen trees.
Meantime, Binscarth experienced 120 km/h gusts, with Roblin recording 100 km/h winds.
Toonie-sized hail was reported in Crandall, ECCC said.
In addition to the winds and hail, the thunderstorms also brought heavy rain to much of the region.
