A watch of severe thunderstorms affects all of southern Quebec on Saturday afternoon, and precipitation is expected everywhere on Sunday. However, the long weekend should end with good weather on Monday.
Posted at 11:14 a.m.
Environment Canada’s warning extends from Haute-Gatineau to Témiscouata, and includes Greater Montreal. “Some of these storms could be violent,” warns Maxime Perron, meteorologist for Environment Canada. “We’re talking about the possibility of high winds or hail and maybe even a tornado or two. »
If the mercury should once again reach 30 ° C in Montreal on Saturday, there is no other heat wave in sight in the immediate future and temperatures should approach seasonal norms for the next few days.
Precipitation is expected Sunday in almost the entire province, from Gatineau to Sept-Îles, via Chibougamau and Greater Montreal. Bad news for residents of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, where the Ashuapmushuan and Mistassini rivers have reached record levels and the level of Lac Saint-Jean itself is very high. The rain “should maintain these levels until about Monday,” according to Mr. Perron.
However, the return of good weather will also be generalized on Monday for National Patriots’ Day. Clear skies are expected and temperatures between 14°C and 20°C depending on the region.