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Tornado warning in effect in parts of southeast Manitoba

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a tornado warning for parts of southeast Manitoba.

The weather agency issued warnings for the RM of Hanover, including Steinbach, Niverville and Grunthal, as well as the RM of La Broquerie.

“Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado,” ECCC said in its warning.

According to ECCC, the thunderstorm is located about 10 kilometres southwest of Steinbach and moving east at 50 km/h.

The storm is capable of quarter-sized hail and wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h.

“This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” ECCC said.

If a tornado occurs, ECCC recommends you go indoors to a room on the lowest level of a building, away from outside walls and windows. If you can, leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, and trailers and move to a strong building. As a last resort, you should lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.

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