Brandon, Manitoba is currently under an overland flood watch, with more wet weather expected through the week. The alert was issued by the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization on June 7, based on a watch from the province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre, warning that a weather system could bring over 80 mm of rain to parts of western Manitoba by June 9.
The Environment Canada alert page showed no active weather warnings for the city as of midday June 8. However, the flood watch from Manitoba Emergency Management Organization remains in effect. It urges residents to be careful around local waterways, avoid flooded areas, and follow directions from authorities.
Monday offered a break with sunny skies and a high of 23°C, according to The Weather Network. But the forecast turns stormy again starting Tuesday. The Weather Network warns that severe storms could develop along the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border by late afternoon and move east. These storms may bring large hail and a risk of tornadoes as wind shear strengthens in the evening.
Brandon’s 7-day outlook from The Weather Network shows a 70 per cent chance of precipitation with a risk of afternoon thunderstorms on Tuesday, climbing to 90 per cent in the evening with 5 to 10 mm of rain possible. Wednesday also carries a risk of thunderstorms with an 80 per cent chance of rain and a high of 21°C. Rain is likely on Thursday with a high of 18°C, and The Weather Network calls for a chance of showers on Friday, though Environment Canada’s outlook for that day is sunny.
The wet weather comes on the heels of an active severe weather spell in southern Manitoba. At least three tornadoes touched down on June 2, and the storms produced damaging hail. That event left the region primed for further flooding concerns. Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and stay aware of changing conditions throughout the week.
