Residents in Morris, Manitoba should keep an eye on the sky this week as Environment Canada forecasts a mix of hot temperatures, thunderstorm risk, and then a rainy, windy cooldown before things settle down by Friday. As of Monday morning, there are no active weather alerts for the area, but that could change quickly.
According to Environment Canada, Tuesday, June 9 brings a risk of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. The day will start mainly sunny before cloud builds, followed by showers. The temperature is expected to reach 31°C with a humidex of 37, and southeast winds could gust to 50 km/h. This comes after a stretch of severe weather across southern Manitoba that included at least three confirmed tornadoes on June 2 near Manitou and Carman, along with golf- and tennis-ball-sized hail.
Thursday, June 11 flips the script as rain and wind move in, with the daytime high dropping to only 17°C. The wet, blustery conditions will be a sharp change from the early-week heat. By Friday, June 12, the sun returns with a high of 21°C, and Saturday looks like a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 21°C.
Mayor Scott Crick says the spring flooding season is expected to have minimal impact on Morris and the broader Red River Valley this year. While moderate flood risk continues along some parts of the Red River, conditions have improved from earlier forecasts and water levels south of the border are dropping quickly.
Residents planning outdoor activities this week should monitor forecasts closely and be ready to adjust plans, especially on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday.
