December 5, 2016
Province Issues High Wind Alerts for Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba
Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecasting Centre reports that forecast high winds for tomorrow have resulted in a high wind effect warning for the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg and the south basin of Lake Manitoba.
North winds are forecast to increase throughout this evening, increasing up to 60 km/h tomorrow.
Wind speed and direction could raise levels by as much as three to five feet along the south shore of Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba. In addition, these winds could result in significant wave action on shorelines.
Lake Manitoba is currently at 812.45 feet above sea level (FASL), while the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg was last measured at 715.2 FASL. Lake Manitoba is near the upper end of the operating range and Lake Winnipeg is beyond the upper end of the operating range.
Property owners are advised to take precautions.
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