Manitoba’s Storm Hits Hard | Calgary News

Manitoba took a brutal hit Wednesday night as winds screamed at 133 km/h in Brandon, toppling trees and plunging thousands into darkness—some even felt their homes shake like during an earthquake. The storm wasn’t an isolated event; nearly 3,000 lightning strikes lit up Winnipeg’s skies, sparking widespread damage to trees and power lines. Cleanup crews are racing to restore power and clear debris amid a punishing summer of severe weather. Meteorologists blame the heat and humidity—and even “corn sweat”—for fueling these monstrous storms, reminding us nature’s fury is still brewing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c322b1525d56125