The record temperature in Winnipeg in 1888 was among the 21 previous records broken on Sunday across the province. In Winnipeg, mercury soared to 37 C, breaking the previous record of 33.3 C set in the city 134 years ago, according to the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Other long-term record communities also saw news on Sunday. Carman’s 36.9 C surpassed the old record of 32.8 C set in 1911. At Sprague, the 34.8 C recorded on Sunday was slightly higher than the previous record of 34.4 C set set in 1933. Other records were Emerson at 38 C, breaking the 1995 record at 34.5 C. Altona also managed to reach 36.9 C on Sunday, improving on its previous record of 34.5 C set in 1988. Winkler checked in with a high of 36.7 C, well above his old record of 34 C set in 1986 and Morden also scored 36.7 C, which surpassed the previous record of 34 C set in 1986. Steinbach set a new record of 35.9 C. His old record of 32 C was set in 1995. The Pilot Mound reached 35.1 C, breaking the previous record of 31.3 C, set in 1986.
SEVERE HEAT WARNINGS CONTINUE IN THE SOUTHEAST
While the ECCC issued heat warnings on Sunday for much of southern Manitoba have now largely expired, the southeastern part of the province was still subject to heat warning from 7:10 a.m. on Monday. The ECCC advises the following areas to expect the temperature to fluctuate close to 30 degrees on Monday:
The town of Emerson-Franklin including the Roseau River? RM of De Salaberry including St-Pierre-Jolys and St. Malo. RM of Hanover including Steinbach Niverville and Grunthal? RM of La Broquerie including Marchand? RM of Ritchot incl. Agios Adolfos and St. Agathe; RM by Ste. Anne including Richer; RM of Stuartburn including Zhoda Vita and Sundown; and RM of Tache including Lorette Ste-Geneviève and Landmark.
