Severe storms, tornado threat moves into parts of Quebec on Tuesday
A chance for severe thunderstorms will surface in parts of Quebec on Tuesday, with the threat of torrential rain, strong winds, hail and even a tornado
The final week of May in parts of Quebec is kicking into high gear as forecasters look at a severe thunderstorm risk on Tuesday.
A low-pressure system will advance east into the province, elevating the severe thunderstorm risk for parts of Quebec. Possible hazards include torrential rain, strong winds, hail and even a tornado on Tuesday.
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Be sure to keep an eye out for local weather alerts and be aware of changing conditions as the storms roll in.
Severe storm, tornado risk moves into Quebec Tuesday
A low-pressure system will track across the province on Tuesday with the associated cold and warm fronts acting as the triggers for thunderstorm development through the day, and into the early evening.
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For some locations, multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are possible, with the cold front expected to trigger a more organized line of stronger thunderstorms late afternoon and into the early evening as it approaches the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, the Laurentians and St. Lawrence River.
With high moisture in the atmosphere, torrential rain will be likely. Stronger storms have the potential to produce locally strong wind gusts and hail, with a widespread wind threat along the passing cold front.
Near Saguenay and south towards Quebec City, atmospheric conditions favour the chance for rotating storms and a tornado in the late afternoon towards dinnertime.
Be sure to keep an eye out for local weather alerts and be aware of changing conditions as the storms roll in.
Late week, an upper-level trough over Atlantic Canada will keep much of Quebec cooler and unsettled, with chances for showers and below-seasonal temperatures.
Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your forecast for Ontario and Quebec.