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Montreal Weather: 'Severe' thunderstorms — and even a tornado — could be on the way

As the sun shines outside your window, or you enjoy a lovely walk in the balmy 27-degree heat, this may not be the Montreal weather forecast update you hoped for. But please don't blame messenger! If only because you could get caught in some extremely unpleasant weather if you leave the house to track us down and yell at us.

Severe thunderstorms and even a tornado may be on their way to Montreal on Wednesday afternoon, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), which currently has the city under a "severe thunderstorm watch."

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Montreal is under a severe thunderstorm watch — and there's a tornado warning nearby, too

Montreal and surrounding areas are bracing for severe weather, with Environment Canada issuing a severe thunderstorm watch for greater Montreal and Laval. Conditions are ripe for the development of dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy downpours on Monday afternoon and evening.

Environment Canada warns that severe thunderstorms can sometimes produce tornadoes. Large hail poses a risk to property and can cause injuries. Very strong wind gusts have the potential to damage buildings, down trees, and blow large vehicles off the road.

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A Massive Montreal Storm With A Tornado Warning Drenched The City & We Marvelled At Nature's Fury

Quebec is currently grappling with a severe thunderstorm that has swept across the province, churning up powerful wind gusts and unleashing heavy rainfall. The storm is so severe that Environment Canada's meteorologists warn it could even spawn tornadoes, marking a potentially dangerous escalation.

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued only when imminent or occurring storms are likely to produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, or torrential rainfall. Today, the conditions meet those criteria, putting authorities and residents on high alert.

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Montreal Is Under A Severe Thunderstorm Warning & Other Quebec Regions Have A Tornado Watch

Montreal weather this summer is certainly delivering some rainy days, and the forecast just got a whole lot messier as the city is currently under a severe weather warning following an Environment Canada emergency alert.

Around 3:30 p.m. on July 16, Environment Canada (EC) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Montreal area in an alert sent to residents across the 514.

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Montreal Is Under A Severe Thunderstorm Watch & There's A Tornado Risk

Environment Canada put several Quebec regions, including Montreal, under a severe thunderstorm watch Thursday morning. The federal weather agency also says there's a tornado risk.

In addition to the Montreal area (Montreal, Laval and the South Shore), the severe storm watch covers other parts of the Montérégie region south and southwest of Montreal, parts of the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions, the Laurentides region and the Outaouais region.

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17 Quebec Regions Are Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch With A Risk Of Tornadoes ​

The Quebec weather forecast isn't looking too great. If you were expecting hot and humid days for summer, think again because Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm alert for 17 areas across the province.

In addition to the severe rainfall and thunderstorms, Environment Canada has also indicated the possible risk of tornadoes forming, so here's everything you need to know.

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