Station Name: Lake Winnipeg S. Basin
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 215 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Victoria Beach, MB

GPS Coordinates: 50.8, -96.73

Nearby Water Temperatures

orange watch - tornado - in effect

Service Notice – April 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For Spring 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for June 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) marine alerts will now be issued for smaller zone splits in certain areas of Atlantic and Pacific waters and 3) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – avril 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour le printemps 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement en juin 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement, 2) les alertes marines seront désormais émises pour des subdivisions de zones plus petites dans certaines régions des eaux de l’Atlantique et du Pacifique et 3) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 1:43 AM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 3:39 PM

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. A developing frontal system is forecast to move into southern Manitoba this afternoon, ushering in an unstable airmass ripe for the development of severe thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are expected to initiate around 4-5 pm local time over southwestern Manitoba and extreme southeastern Saskatchewan with the initial storms being discrete before growing into a large linear thunderstorm complex that will race eastward across southern Manitoba this evening. Discrete thunderstorm development is also possible later this afternoon over the Red River Valley. All modes of severe weather are expected with tornadoes and large hail being the primary threat early on in discrete convection, then transitioning into a widespread wind threat early this evening with the linear thunderstorm complex that is forecast to develop. Strong tornadoes are possible with any discrete storms that develop. Embedded tornadoes are also possible within the linear thunderstorm complex early this evening. ### Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area: go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Be prepared for severe weather. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take cover immediately. When out on the water, be prepared for severe weather. If threatening weather approaches make for shore and take shelter immediately. It is particularly dangerous to be on a small craft on the open water when lightning is occurring.