Saturday, August 9th at 8:02pm - Environment Canada has ended the Special Weather Statements that had previously been in effect. ============ Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for much of western Manitoba, including the Brandon, Souris, Melita, Boissevain, Killarney, Pilot Mound, Manitou and Carman areas because conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today. "An upper low is tracking through the area today," explained the Statement. "A similar set up yesterday produced a few reports of funnel clouds in Saskatchewan. Today looks to be more favourable." According to Environment Canada, funnel cloud have been reported in the Grandview and Bagot regions. These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado. "If conditions become more favourable for the development of landspout tornadoes, watches and warnings will be issued by Environment Canada," added the Statement. "Landspout tornadoes do not usually cause significant damage but can still be dangerous. They can be strong enough to topple trees, damage roofs or toss debris short distances."