Residents of Morris, Manitoba, are being encouraged to keep a close watch on the weather this afternoon, April 23, 2026, as forecasters track a potential for severe thunderstorms in the region.
While Environment Canada has not issued any active weather alerts for the area as of this afternoon, the agency’s official forecast indicates a 30 percent chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms. The Weather Network has issued a broader advisory for southeastern Manitoba, warning that high energy levels and wind shear could lead to the development of large hail or even supercells as storms move northward.
According to the provincial government, thunderstorms are a common occurrence on the prairies, often bringing lightning, strong winds, and heavy rain, with the potential for tornadoes in some instances. The Rural Municipality of Morris has experienced such conditions in the past, including as recently as July 2025, when authorities tracked a storm that posed a risk of producing a tornado.
Despite the current storm risk, the province expects minimal flooding impacts for the Morris area this season. Although the region is located in the Red River Valley—a landscape with a long history of significant flooding events—the Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports that the current flood risk remains low for the immediate vicinity of the town.
Residents are advised to stay informed by monitoring official forecasts and to be prepared to seek shelter should conditions change quickly.
