November 16, 2021
High Wind Effect Warning Issued for South Shores of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises high winds will develop the early morning of Wednesday, Nov. 17 and last until the morning of Thursday, Nov. 18. This may result in high wind effects along the south basin of Lake Manitoba and shorelines near Gimli on the west and Victoria Beach on the east side of Lake Winnipeg.
Forecasted wind from the northwest gusting up to 85 km/h and wave action could raise water levels by five feet or higher between Wednesday morning and Thursday morning.
Property owners are advised to take precautions.
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