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Media Bulletin - Manitoba

September 3, 2017

Province Issues High Wind Warning Effect for Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg



Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecasting Centre reports that forecast high winds developing over the next 24 hours to 48 hours have resulted in a high wind warning effect for the South Basin of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.

Strong northwest winds are forecast starting tomorrow afternoon.  Wind speed and wave action could raise levels by as much as five feet or more.  Lake Manitoba is currently at 812.80 ft.

Property owners are advised to take precautions. 

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