May 15, 2015
Province Issues Severe Wind Warning for Lake Winnipeg, Areas Of Lake Manitoba
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecasting Centre reports that forecast high winds developing over the weekend have resulted in a severe wind warning for both the south basin of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.
Winds are forecast to range from 50 to 75 km/h starting tomorrow evening and continuing until Monday morning. 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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