News - Weather

A strong storm system over central Minnesota has given 20 to 40 millimetres (0.8 to 1.6 inches) of rain to much of southern Manitoba since yesterday afternoon.

Hot and humid conditions continue to be forecast for much of southern Manitoba over the next few days with humidex values potentially rising close to 40.

Hot and humid conditions are forecast for all of southern Manitoba and parts of central Manitoba over the next few days with humidex values potentially rising close to 40.

The Canadian Wheat Board says weather patterns during the remainder of the growing season will determine the quality of this year’s crops.

Farmers can now optimize wheat spraying and field scouting activities using a new customizable modelling tool on WeatherFarm™, a free online weather centre designed exclusively for Prairie producers.

The Canadian Wheat Board estimates another week to two weeks of frost free weather will be needed to allow this year’s spring seeded cereal crops to reach full maturity.

Excess moisture claims by Manitoba producers primarily in eastern Manitoba and the Interlake confirmed 2009 was the wettest spring in the last four years and the third wettest spring in the last 10, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced.

Farmers can track the emergence of wheat midge daily in their area by using an innovative online map provided by the CWB.

The province is expanding Weatheradio transmitter coverage in Manitoba and has purchased more weather radios for schools, daycares, hospitals and municipalities throughout the province, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steven Ashton, minister responsible for emergency measures, announced.

An innovative network of Prairie farm-based weather stations is now monitoring grain-loading conditions for vessels at ports.