October 21, 2019
Province Issues High Wind-Effect Warning for Areas of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has issued a high wind-effect warning for the south basins of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg, especially the shorelines near Gimli on the west side and Victoria Beach on the east side of Lake Winnipeg.
High winds are forecast to develop this afternoon and are expected to last until late tomorrow.
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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