Roofs torn off, possible tornado: Severe thunderstorms hit Quebec hard
Severe thunderstorms struck Thursday evening, causing nearly 50,000 power outages and downed trees in the Upper Laurentians
Heat and humidity provided plenty of fuel for the thunderstorms that struck strongly late Thursday afternoon.
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At the height of the storm, nearly 50,000 power outages were reported, with more than half in the Outaouais region. In the Ferme-Neuve area, the roof of a garage was reportedly torn off.
Photo courtesy: Melissa Pelletier
In the Ferme-Neuve area, north of Mont-Laurier, a particularly powerful storm cell hit, destroying trees and producing large hailstones.
While exact measurements are unavailable, this type of tree damage is typically caused by winds of at least 90 km/h. There are also reports of a possible tornado in Chute-Saint-Philippe.
Photo courtesy: Stefan Bédard
Heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and hailstones ranging in size from a nickel to a loonie were among the hazards to watch for during this stormy day.
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Photo courtesy: Jean-Philippe Thisdale
This article was translated from MétéoMédia, The Weather Network’s Quebec-based sister station.
Thumbnail image courtesy: Annie Claude - Ferme-Neuve, Quebec