Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.A cold front tracking through the area is expected to initiate severe thunderstorm development late this afternoon. They will track east into Ontario later this evening.###Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles.Large hail can cause significant damage and injury.Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #MBStorm.