PHOTOS: Scary skies for Labour Day in Ontario and Quebec
Digital Reporter
Monday, September 3, 2018, 4:04 PM - Severe thunderstorms rolled across southern Ontario and Quebec Monday, bringing torrential downpours, intense lightning and powerful winds.
Environment Canada warned of toonie-sized hail in Drummondville and the Eastern Townships. Meanwhile, a line of thunderstorms in southwestern Ontario brought strong winds, causing tree damage in places including, the town of Lakeshore and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
"Heavy downpours with amounts up to 50 millimetrs in an hour are possible and wind gusts to 90 kilometres per hour are also possible," said the weather agency.
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A squall watch was also issued for eastern Lake Erie, with forecasters warning of the possibility of waterspouts.
As of 3:30 p.m. ET Monday, over 2,200 Hydro One customers were without power.
Tuesday will bring the threat for thunderstorms to parts of southern Ontario as the kids head back to school, however, they are expected to be non-severe in nature.
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