Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 4:30 am – After a stormy Monday night in parts of northwestern Ontario that triggered tornado and clock warnings, the threat will reappear on Tuesday, but s ‘will advance further east towards the province. Meanwhile, southern Manitoba will continue to face heavy and unwanted persistent rain and strong winds.
The week began with a stormy note in parts of the eastern prairies, with tornado warnings and clocks issued Monday evening in northwestern Ontario as a line of severe storms entered from the United States. Tuesday will see the storm move further east into northern Ontario, while southern Manitoba has more rain and strong winds. More on what to expect on Tuesday and beyond, below.
MANITOBA: GROUND FLOOD WARNINGS IN THE MIDDLE OF RAIN WHEELS
A heavy downpour in Colorado will bring more rain to much of southern Manitoba through Tuesday. Several more are expected before the system finally comes out on Tuesday evening.
Special weather reports, rain and wind warnings cover the region, warning of heavy rainfall forecast until Tuesday. Overall rainfall of 20-40 mm is forecast, although 40-60 mm bags are possible along the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario border, locally higher amounts in storms. Heavy rains with locally higher total rainfall are possible.
“Heavy rains can cause sudden flooding and water accumulation on the roads,” Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said in a special weather statement. “Beware of possible washings near rivers, streams and sewers.”
This will cause more serious delays in spring planting, which is already a couple of weeks late. May 31 is a deadline for many farmers to decide whether to try to get ahead of the season or take out crop insurance.
A ground flood warning has been issued in the southeast corner of Manitoba, as announced Sunday in a provincial flood bulletin.
Heavy rains are forecast for southeastern Manitoba and a ground flood warning is issued for these areas. Between 40 and 60 mm are expected over the next three days with potential for strong storms. #MBFlood pic.twitter.com/anb4Ud8DMp
Heavy rains are forecast for southeastern Manitoba and a ground flood warning is issued for these areas. Between 40 and 60 mm are expected over the next three days with the possibility of strong storms. Manitoba Government on Twitter: “Heavy rains are expected in southeastern Manitoba, a land flood warning is issued for these areas. 40 to 60 mm are forecast over the next three days with the possibility of heavy storms. #MBFlood pic.twitter.com/ anb4Ud8DMp / Twitter “Government of Manitoba on Twitter:” Heavy rains are expected in southeast Manitoba, a flood warning is issued for these areas. Expect 40 to expected and 60mm over the next three days with a chance of heavy storms. #MBFlood photo. twitter.com/anb4Ud8DMp / Twitter “40 to 60 mm over the next three days with the possibility of heavy storms. #MBFlood pic.twitter.com/anb4Ud8DMp / Twitter”
– Government of Manitoba (@MBGov) Government of Manitoba on Twitter: “Significant rainfall is expected in southeastern Manitoba, a land flood warning is issued for these areas. It is expected to be between 40 and 60 mm during the next three days with potential for strong storms. # MBFlood pic.twitter.com/anb4Ud8DMp / Twitter ”
According to the bulletin, water levels in lakes and streams are already high and the soils are saturated with water, so the rain that will affect the province until Tuesday could cause flooding on the ground.
In western Manitoba, wind warnings are in effect, with gusts of 60-80 km / h through Tuesday. Winds will decrease on Tuesday night as the minimum moves to northwestern Ontario.
“Damage to buildings, such as roof tiles and windows, can occur,” the ECCC says in the warning. “Loose objects can be blown away by wind and cause injury or damage. Strong winds can cause light cuts and tree branches to fall.”
Winds can also cause water levels to rise along the coasts, adding a temporary increase in the water levels of Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipegosis and Lake Dauphin.
NORTHWEST ONTARIO: THREAT THREAT DECREASES AND MOVES EAST
An extended limit of active weather remains overcast in northern sections of Ontario, causing rain and storms on Tuesday.
Much of northern Ontario will be under threat of thunderstorms on Tuesday with communities north and east of Lake Superior looking to be the most favorable place for severe weather as the cold front marches through. ‘a mass of hot, humid air.
Northwestern sections could still see the onset of non-severe storms, but most of the severe potential will shift north and east of Lake Superior.