After a photo of an Alberta man mowing his grass during a tornado went viral, Environment Canada has some tips on tornado safety.

During times of severe weather, Natalie Hasell said awareness is the most important thing. "You probably shouldn't be mowing your lawn when you're dealing with thunderstorms, whether they are a tornado risk or not."

If severe weather starts, Hasell said you should find a shelter with a foundation.

"Preferably, you should find shelter in the basement," Hasell said, regardless of whether it's a tornado or straight line winds. Debris can cause major damage when the wind speeds pick up.

"More walls between you and the outside is what you are aiming for," Hasell said. She also warned that tornado's aren't the only danger during a storm, as severe thunderstorms can often be accompanied by hail, strong winds, and heavy rains.

It's good to be prepared for a tornado, but you can rest easy knowing they are not all that common in Manitoba. For the hundreds of storms that happen every year in Manitoba, only a small percentage are considered severe, and an even smaller percentage produce a tornado.

"We get about 43 confirmed tornados [a year]," said Hasell. She also mentions they are more likely in southern Manitoba but can happen anywhere, including a confirmed tornado in Churchill.