A Possible Tornado Was Spotted North Of Montreal

Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm warnings across Quebec.
A Possible Tornado Was Spotted North Of Montreal
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Photos and videos posted to social media on Monday afternoon appear to show a tornado forming in the Quebec municipality of Mascouche on the North Shore.

An Environment Canada spokesperson told MTL Blog that, indeed, a tornado "most likely" touched down. They said the federal weather agency would be sending analysts to evaluate damage in the area.

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Photos captured Monday in Maschouche and shared with Narcity and MTL Blog appear to show a funnel cloud.

The Weather Network has cited one widely-circulated Twitter video as evidence of a possible tornado.

Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several regions across the province. 

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