Environment Canada has issued the first storm warnings for what's expected to be an active day of weather in Manitoba.

From Environment Canada:

Environment Canada says meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.

At 5:31 p.m. CDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

Storm spotters have reported a possible tornado near Shoal Lake. The thunderstorm is moving north at 20 km/h.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for areas near Pointe du Bois, Shoal River First Nations, Mossey River, Riding Mountain West, and other nearby areas.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

Current watches and warnings

This map is automatically updated by Environment Canada. Refresh the page for the latest details. Areas in yellow are under a severe thunderstorm watch, and areas in red are under a severe thunderstorm warning.