Carberry, Manitoba is under a Special Weather Statement from Environment Canada, with heavy rainfall expected Monday night through Tuesday. The weather office warns that showers and thunderstorms moving in from Saskatchewan could stall over southwest Manitoba, bringing downpours that raise the risk of localized flooding and hazardous driving.
The alert covers the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford, including Neepawa and Carberry. Forecasters say widespread totals of 10 to 40 mm are likely by Tuesday evening, but some spots caught under prolonged thunderstorms could see 30 to 80 mm. The statement was issued early Monday morning because of already soaked ground from recent heavy rains across southern Manitoba.
This latest round of wet weather comes less than two weeks after severe storms on June 10 flooded parts of the province, dumping more than 255 mm on Stonewall and cutting power to more than 25,000 customers. In the days before June 11, parts of western and southwestern Manitoba were swamped with 50 to 100 mm of rain, leaving rivers high and soils saturated. Flood warnings are still posted for communities including Stonewall, Woodlands, Inwood, Petersfield, and Selkirk, and for rivers such as the Assiniboine from Shellmouth Dam to Russell, the Shell near Roblin, the Roaring near Minitonas, and the Swan near Minitonas.
As of noon Monday, conditions in Carberry were mild, with a temperature of 17.7 C, light southeast winds, and rising barometric pressure. But Environment Canada cautions that the situation can change quickly once the thunderstorms arrive Monday night. Residents should keep an eye on updated forecasts and be ready for possible flash flooding on streets and low-lying areas, as well as reduced visibility on highways.
For emergencies, the Carberry North Cypress-Langford Fire & Rescue, a volunteer service based at 515 4th Avenue, responds alongside other first responders. Residents are reminded to call 911 for any life-threatening situations. The weather office says the statement may be updated if the heaviest rainfall shifts to other areas overnight.
