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Media Bulletin - Manitoba

September 22, 2017

Province Issues High Wind Warning Effect for West Shore of Lake Winnipeg



Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecasting Centre reports that forecast high winds starting this afternoon have resulted in a high wind warning effect for the southwest basin of Lake Winnipeg.

Strong north winds are forecast starting this afternoon and into Saturday.  Wind speed and wave action could raise levels by as much as five feet or more.

Property owners are advised to take precautions.

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