Although the tornado warning was lifted in Rimouski and in the Mont-Joli sector, violent thunderstorms caused damage in the province, and several homes were without electricity early Thursday evening.
The strong winds and thunderstorms that shook several regions on Thursday notably caused the roof of a silo to fall in St-Anaclet-de-Lessard in the Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Strong gusts and hail were reported.
Hydro-Quebec reported more than 30,000 power outages, especially in Estrie and central Quebec.
A severe thunderstorm watch was still in effect Thursday evening in the Rimouski wildlife reserve sector and the Mont-Joli sector.