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Publication Date: July 30, 2026 - 09:25

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Trees downed, thousands without power after wild winds, lightning shake southern Manitoba 'like an earthquake'

July 30, 2026

Fierce winds whipping through southern Manitoba Wednesday night reached speeds as high as 133 km/h, leaving a trail of downed trees and knocking out power for thousands.



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