Much of WestMan is under a severe weather warning of one kind or another today, including plenty of orange coded thunderstorm warnings, but Environment Canada has issued a particularly serious warning for the RM of Alonsa.
According to Environment Canada, they began tracking a severe thunderstorm that could possibly produce a tornado at about 4:07 PM Central Time. The storm could also possibly produce damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall.
“This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” reads the alert on their website. “Take cover immediately in a basement, interior room, or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches. If no shelter is available, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. If you are out on the water when threatening weather approaches, return to shore and seek shelter, if possible. Otherwise, move away from the path of the tornado to escape. Wear your lifejacket, lie face down and protect your head.”
The affected area includes both Ebb and Flow First Nation and Sandy Bay First Nation.
