Two tornadoes made landfall in Manitoba on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with one striking a neighbourhood in Winnipeg and the other occurring in an area west of the city, according to the Northern Tornadoes Project.
The first vortex touched down within a residential district of Winnipeg, bringing the rare sight of a tornado to the province’s capital. The second twister formed in a more rural setting to the west of the metropolitan area, confirming that the severe weather episode affected multiple parts of the region.
The Northern Tornadoes Project, an organization that monitors severe weather across the Canadian Prairies, verified both events after reviewing radar data, eyewitness reports, and on‑the‑ground assessments. Their confirmation marks an uncommon occurrence for Manitoba, where tornadoes are infrequent compared with other parts of the country.
The project’s analysis highlights the importance of continuous observation in the region, noting that the twin events underscore the variability of atmospheric conditions that can produce tornadic activity even in areas not typically associated with such storms. While details on damage or injuries have not been released, the verification by the Northern Tornadoes Project adds to the growing record of severe weather incidents tracked across the province.