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Media Bulletin - Manitoba

September 15, 2017

Province Issues High Wind Warning Effect for Lake Winnipeg



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

Strong northeast winds are forecast starting this afternoon.  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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