The arrival of the storm Beryl is already being felt in Montreal, where several major arteries are already closed due to water accumulations, which heralds a nightmarish rush hour.
At around 2:45 p.m., Highway 15 southbound was already to be avoided since the ramp connecting to Highway 40 eastbound was closed due to “water accumulation,” according to what the Ministry of Transportation announced on X.
This was also the case for Highway 13, which was closed northbound between Hickmore Street and the other 520.
In southern Quebec, precipitation from the storm is expected to peak overnight from Wednesday to Thursday and be accompanied by a few thunderstorms, then continue throughout the day on Thursday.
The rains will be especially intense in the regions located south of the St. Lawrence River, near the American border.
Between 40 and 70 millimetres of rain and moderate winds are expected. Locally, rainfall amounts could exceed 100 millimetres, Environment Canada warned in a warning issued Wednesday.
“Heavy rains can cause flash flooding and water accumulation on roads. Local flooding is possible in low-lying areas,” the federal agency warns.