Manitoba weather: Strong winds hit Winnipeg over long weekend [Video]

Intense winds gusting in southern Manitoba over the weekend caused a flurry of issues throughout the city.

According to data issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on Monday night, strong southerly winds in Manitoba gusted 70 to 80 kilometres per hour on Sunday, giving way on Monday to widespread severe westerly winds gusting upwards of 90 kilometres.

Initial reports from ECCC show winds gusting up to 102 kilometres per hour in Victoria Beach, and upwards of 90 kilometres per hour in areas like Dauphin, Brandon, Somerset, Minnedosa, and Berens River.

Miajela Halpert was at her Linden Woods home on Monday when her neighbour came to her door to tell her the tree in front of her home had cracked from the intense gusts.

She called the city to notify them, concerned it could split and endanger passing cars and people. She was told they were inundated with calls.

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