Severe storms tore through southern Manitoba Wednesday, prompting a tornado warning.

Severe storms prompt tornado warning in Manitoba

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Cheryl Santa Maria

Digital Reporter

Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 6:04 PM - Severe storms tore through southern Manitoba Wednesday, prompting a tornado warning. That was dropped about two hours later, but the tornado watches stretched on into the evening.

LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS

Stay away from windows.

Unplug appliances.

Do not use the telephone.

Avoid running tap water.

Try to reach a safe building or vehicle (picnic shelters, dugouts and sheds are NOT considered safe).

Avoid high ground, water, tall, isolated trees and metal objects such as fences or bleachers.

If you are out on the water, get to land and find shelter immediately.

IF SOMEONE IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Call for help / dial 911.

The injured person has received an electrical shock and may be burned or have other injuries.

People who have been struck by lightning do not retain an electrical charge and can be handled safely.

Give first aid. If the heart has stopped beating, a trained person should give CPR.

Environment Canada offers a 30-30 rule. If you can count 30 seconds or less between seeing a lightning flash and hearing the thunder, take shelter and stay there until 30 minutes after you last hear thunder.

KEEP ON TOP OF ACTIVE WEATHER: Visit the Alerts section of the website

TORNADO SAFETY TIPS