Winnipeg, Manitoba – On the evening of June 9, 2026, around 9:30 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms moved across downtown Winnipeg as part of a wider extreme weather system impacting southern Manitoba.

The footage was filmed by X user Patrick, capturing dramatic storm clouds rolling over the city skyline during the outbreak.

Heavy, low-hanging storm clouds filled the night sky above downtown, with intense rain shafts visible in the distance and fast-changing formations sweeping across the area.

Environment Canada had issued severe weather warnings for the region, citing risks of damaging winds, large hail, and localized flooding as the system moved through.

The video shows the illuminated city below, including the golden dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building standing out against the storm, surrounded by high-rise buildings, residential areas, and moving traffic.

As the storm developed, the cloud structures shifted rapidly, creating a stark contrast between dark storm layers and faint purple-pink reflections from city lights on the horizon.

Authorities warned of hazardous conditions as strong winds and heavy rainfall affected multiple parts of the city during the outbreak.

The system was part of a broader weather event that also brought flooding and storm damage to nearby areas during the overnight period.

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