Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions
Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.
- Product Code
- ILEA005079490
- Registered date
- 2026/5/15 20:47:24
- Credit
- @bbphoto_ca via Spectee
- Media source
- @bbphoto_ca via Spectee
- Media size
- 1920 × 1080 pixel
- Deployment size
- 27.07(MB)*
- Special instruction
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Manitoba, Canada
Video Recording Date/Time: May 14, 2026, Video Location: Winnipeg
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