Severe storms are expected to impact multiple regions in Quebec, prompting Environment Canada to issue a severe thunderstorm watch. This alert was announced on Sunday afternoon, specifically at 4:43 PM.
Storm Conditions in Multiple Regions
Environment Canada reported that the atmospheric conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms. These storms may bring strong winds and hail measuring between 1 to 2 centimeters.
Affected Areas
The following regions are under the severe thunderstorm watch:
- Montreal
- Laval
- Montérégie
- Laurentides
- Lanaudière
- Centre-du-Québec
- Strie
- Mauricie
Safety Precautions for Outdoor Activities
Due to the risk of sudden strong gusts over water bodies, outdoor water activities could become hazardous. Residents are advised to exercise caution and reconsider any planned outings on lakes or rivers.
Power Outages Reported
As of around 4:30 PM, more than 33,000 addresses in the province were experiencing power outages. The majority of these outages were concentrated in:
- Laurentides: 12,500 addresses
- Montreal: 8,100 addresses
- Laval: 5,580 addresses
- Lanaudière: 3,451 addresses
Residents can check for ongoing outages through the Hydro-Québec outage information service.
Understanding Severe Thunderstorm Watches
Environment Canada clarifies that severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favorable for thunderstorms capable of producing hail, heavy rain, or damaging winds. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared during this weather event.
