Advarsler, Pansy

red warning - tornado - in effect At 5:08 p.m. CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible. Thunderstorm Location: Near Blumenort Motion: Moving north at 40 km/h Additional Hazards: Wind: damaging (90 - 110 km/h) Hail: up to Baseball size Rain: heavy (15 - 50 mm) Locations in the Path: Mitchell Blumenort Steinbach La Coulee Richer ### This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornadoes can be wrapped in rain and may not be visible. Tornado warnings are issued when a thunderstorm is producing or is likely to produce a tornado. 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.