Multi-day storm threat hits Quebec, risk creeps into Ontario, Maritimes
Quebec braces for multiple days of stormy weather, with the potential for severe storms Tuesday
Parts of Quebec are looking at days of stormy weather, with the chance for storms to turn severe on Tuesday. The greatest risk with any thunderstorms that develop will be heavy rain and hail, with the potential for strong wind gusts to pick up, as well.
While the chances are much less across Ontario and the Maritimes, there is still the risk for rain and some isolated storms to develop through Wednesday.
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Severe thunderstorm risk hits Quebec Tuesday
A broad low pressure system continues to circulate moisture across northeastern Ontario and much of Quebec.
By Tuesday afternoon, stronger thunderstorms may develop near Montreal and central Quebec. Storms may impact Montreal between 2-4 p.m.
Initial threats include nickel-sized hail and heavy rain, with strong wind gusts of over 80 km/h possible as storms move east through the evening.
Southern Ontario will have a low chance of isolated showers on Tuesday evening, but any significant activity is unlikely.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will begin moving into western parts of the Maritimes later Tuesday, including Fredericton and Saint John, N.B., and Halifax, N.S.
Another storm chance on Wednesday
Wet weather is set to continue Wednesday for many areas affected on Tuesday. Another low pressure system will track through northeastern Ontario and north of Montreal by Wednesday evening.
Northern New Brunswick could see rain on Wednesday night, lingering into Thursday morning.
While thunderstorms are possible, they are expected to remain non-severe in nature, with heavy rain being the primary concern.
After a cooler end to the week, next week could bring a warming trend with the potential for a few days of summer-like weather across the east. However, given the strength of the cold shots that we keep seeing, and how much the warm weather has struggled to come and stay, the uncertainty remains high at this time. There is also a risk for unsettled conditions into next week, as well.
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