CONFIRMED: Manitoba's Third Tornado of the Year, an EF0 Confirmed in Altona From Wednesday's Storms (Wed, June 9, 2021)
/The third tornado of the year in Manitoba has been confirmed an EF0 by the Northern Tornadoes Project and Environment Canada from the storms that rolled through on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 in Altona.
Photo sent in from Collin S. & Rachelle B. of a trailer flipped in Altona
The NTP originally tweeted about the investigation based on the reports from our community members:
"NTP has received reports from @IWeatherMB of some damage in Altona, MB yesterday possibly associated with a tornado. An NTP ground survey team is on its way to the damage area from UManitoba in Winnipeg. First NTP ground survey of the season! #mbstorm"
Which was followed up today where they wrote:
"Yesterday's NTP ground survey - plus video relayed by @ECCCWeatherMB - provided clear evidence of a brief EF0 tornado in Altona, MB on June 9th near 12:30 pm. Path length 1.8 km, max width 50 m, motion from SSW. Roof damage, overturned trailer, and tree damage found. #mbstorm"
Damage survey done by the NTP (Northern Tornadoes Project) @WesternuNTP on Twitter.
Photo taken by Wendy E.B. and sent to us by Tracy C.
A huge thank you to our community members Tracy C., Wendy E.B., Stephanie D.P., Collin S., Rachelle B., and Michelle M. for sharing their reports, which led to the investigation and ultimately, helped the NTP and Environment Canada confirm this tornado.
Photo sent in from Michelle M. of her trampoline that was lifted into power lines, causing a power outage in her area of Altona.
There was also some structure damage in the community of Grunthal as shared below by John M.
And Debbie W. shared this photo, also from Grunthal of a damaged shed:
We're so grateful that everyone stayed safe! And a huge thank you to everyone who sends in reports! They're so important when it comes to confirming tornadoes, downbursts, etc. It's very much appreciated!
