{"id":784108,"date":"2026-07-06T15:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/784108\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:34:13","slug":"severe-thunderstorms-spark-power-outages-in-parts-of-manitoba-winnipeg-free-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/784108\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe thunderstorms spark power outages in parts of Manitoba \u2013 Winnipeg Free Press"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another round of wild weather brought tornado warnings, heavy rain, hail and power outages for more than 6,000 Manitoba Hydro customers Sunday night and Monday morning.<\/p>\n

Tornado warnings were issued for some areas, including Souris, Wawanesa and Peguis First Nation, as severe thunderstorms rolled through southern and western Manitoba.<\/p>\n

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for parts of southern and eastern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, as of 8:45 a.m. Monday.<\/p>\n

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Floodwater covers the Brandon Youth Soccer Association Park at 103 1st St. North, on Sunday afternoon, following the overflow of the Assiniboine River. (Abiola Odutola \/ Brandon Sun)<\/p>\n

Manitoba Hydro said crews worked overnight to restore power to customers after strong winds downed poles and power lines. Outages were still widespread Monday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile crews were able to restore several outages overnight, strong storms continued to roll through and impact the area,\u201d the Crown corporation said in a statement on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are currently assessing damage affecting power to more than 6,000 customers and will be working throughout the day to replace broken poles, restring downed lines, and repair damaged equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hydro said additional outages could occur throughout the day while crews completed repairs and restored power.<\/p>\n

Rain fell in communities that are dealing with the aftermath of flooding, or preparing for swollen rivers to peak, overnight.<\/p>\n

The City of Brandon built a temporary dike late last week while the Assiniboine River overflowed. The river is expected to peak on or about July 12.<\/p>\n

The Town of Minnedosa and Sioux Valley Dakota Nation put out calls for volunteers to help sandbag vulnerable areas over the weekend.<\/p>\n

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Brandon, Minnedosa and Sioux Valley declared states of local emergency, which gives the communities additional authority and flexibility to respond quickly to evolving conditions.<\/p>\n

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Monday morning commuters deployed umbrellas against the wet weather in downtown Winnipeg on Monday. (Mike Deal \/ Free Press)<\/p>\n

Swan River lifted a mandatory evacuation order for residents of flooded homes Saturday. A small team of Canadian Armed Forces members is set to join the flood response in western Manitoba\u2019s Parkland region, along with members of the veteran-led disaster aid organization Team Rubicon Canada.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility in parts of northern Manitoba Monday, Environment Canada said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events,\u201d an air quality warning said.<\/p>\n

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