October 11, 2022
Province Issues High-Wind Effect Warning for South Shores of Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba
Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises high winds developing early tomorrow morning and lasting until late Friday afternoon may result in high-wind effects along the south basin of Lake Manitoba, as well as the shorelines near Gimli on the west and Victoria Beach on the east side of Lake Winnipeg.
Forecast northwest wind gusts of up to 70 km/h along with wave action could raise water levels by as much as five feet or more.
Residents and property owners are advised to remain vigilant and take any necessary precautions. A map of the Manitoba Lake Wind Effect Forecast showing the affected areas is available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/floodoutlook/forecast_centre/lakes/wind_alert/2022/manitoba_lakes_Oct_12_2022_WindAlertMap_12H.pdf.
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