Severe thunderstorm warning in place for parts of southeastern Manitoba

A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for parts of southeast Manitoba, including the cityof Steinbach.

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

The storm is tracking to the northeast at 40 km/h, the weather agency says.

The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the following areas:

• Steinbach - St. Adolphe - Emerson - Vita - Richer.
• Sprague - Northwest Angle Provincial Forest.
• Whiteshell - Lac du Bonnet - Pinawa.

A severe thunderstorm watch is also in place for the following areas:

• Arborg - Hecla - Fisher River - Gypsumville - Ashern.
• Bissett - Victoria Beach - Nopiming ProvincialPark - Pine Falls.
• City of Winnipeg.
• Beausejour - Grand Beach.
• Killarney - Pilot Mound - Manitou.
• Morden - Winkler - Altona - Morris.
• Portage la Prairie - Headingley - Brunkild - Carman.
• Selkirk - Gimli - Stonewall - Woodlands.

The storm comes asManitoba broke 14 weather records on Friday, with temperatures that soared past 40C in some areas.

A heat warning is in place for much of the southern part of the province. It's expected to be lifted by Sunday, though it won't come with any significantly cooler temperatures.