Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down Across Southern Manitoba

Environment Canada has confirmed that at least three tornadoes touched down in southern Manitoba during a severe weather system that moved through the region. The twisters were detected through video evidence submitted by residents and storm chasers, with authorities conducting ongoing investigations into a possible fourth tornado sighting in western Manitoba.

Timeline and Locations

The first tornado was observed near Manitou at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time, located roughly 123 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg. A second and third confirmed tornado were spotted approximately 45 minutes later in the area south of Carman, situated 75 kilometres southwest of the city. Environment Canada officials indicated that they became aware of all three confirmed tornadoes through social media video posts rather than direct storm reports.

Eyewitness Accounts

Jorge Angeles, who was driving home from work in Winkler when he observed the developing weather conditions, described seeing clouds that were rotating and darkening skies. After pulling over on Highway 3 to photograph what he suspected was a tornado, Angeles later drove his pregnant wife toward the storm system from their home in Darlingford, which is 12 kilometres east of Manitou. The couple decided to return home after receiving tornado warning alerts on their mobile devices from Environment Canada.

Meanwhile, storm chasers in the region captured additional footage, with one individual recording what appeared to be a tornado approximately three miles south of Miami. An accredited meteorologist reviewed the video evidence and confirmed the presence of clear rotation extending toward the cloud base, consistent with tornado formation.

Storm System and Alerts

The tornado warnings were issued for the Municipality of Pembina, Thompson, and Dufferin. All tornado warnings for the region were lifted shortly before 6:00 p.m., though severe thunderstorm watches remained in effect for virtually the entire southern Manitoba region until approximately 11:00 p.m. A possible fourth tornado was reported near Dauphin, located 249 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, though Environment Canada stated it lacked sufficient evidence to confirm this sighting as of Tuesday evening.

As of late Tuesday night, authorities had received no reports of damage from any of the confirmed or suspected tornadoes. Environment Canada requested additional photographs and video footage from the public to assist in documenting the tornadoes and any resulting damage.