Quebec: Thursday's severe storms bring risk of flooding and tornadoes
Southern Quebec is set to face severe storms on Thursday, with the greatest risk concentrated in the eastern half of the Eastern Townships. Key concerns include the potential for localized flooding and the slight risk of an isolated tornado
The multi-day thunderstorm risk continues over Quebec, with eyes on a severe risk for Thursday.
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The Eastern Townships will be a key area to monitor for strong storms on Thursday.
A cold front linked to a low pressure system is expected to activate these storms, with heavy downpours posing a risk along the St. Lawrence River, including Montreal and the Eastern Townships. Localized flooding remains a primary concern, and there is also the possibility to see one or two tornadoes.
Be sure to keep an eye on local weather alerts as conditions change.
Thunderstorm threat bubbles up across southern Quebec Wednesday
A non-severe thunderstorm risk is forecast for Quebec on Wednesday afternoon and evening, with storms developing along a cold front.
Behind the front, heavy rain is expected to trail into the south-central parts of the province overnight.
Severe storm risk on Thursday, with chance for localized flooding and isolated tornadoes
Thursday, however, brings a heightened risk for more severe thunderstorms as a surface-level low pressure system moves across Quebec in the afternoon and evening. Gulf-fed moisture will fuel these storms, and activity is likely to intensify starting midday.
The main area to watch will be the Eastern Townships, where the advancing cold front is expected to trigger strong storms.
Areas along the St. Lawrence River, including Montreal and the Eastern Townships, will face the potential for heavy downpours and localized flooding.
In the far eastern parts of the Eastern Townships, conditions may support isolated supercells, raising the possibility of one or two tornadoes.
Stay alert for weather watches or warnings and monitor evolving conditions closely.
Be weather-aware
Monitor The Weather Network's app or TV channel, and pay attention to local announcements for severe weather warnings and watches.
In case of a tornado warning, identify a safe place in your home where household members and pets will gather during a tornado: a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows.
In case of frequent lightning, even indoors, you have to take safety precautions in order to prevent receiving an electric shock from a lightning bolt. Below are some helpful tips to keep in mind:
Stay away from windows.
Unplug appliances.
Do not use a landline telephone.
Avoid running tap water.
Additionally, flash flooding can happen in a matter of minutes during, or shortly after, a major rain event. Do not attempt to drive through floodwaters as you as it only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep a vehicle away
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Stay tuned to The Weather Network for the latest forecast updates for Quebec.