October 14, 2022
Province Issues High-Wind Effect Warning for South Shores of Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises high winds developing early tomorrow morning and lasting until late Sunday evening 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.
The forecast northwest wind gusts up to 65 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
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