Floods and flash floods The conclusion of this weekend of record heat was most striking: violent storms and torrential rains affected several regions of Quebec. Flooding has been reported in many places. In Trois-Rivières, we saw dozens of cars immobilized on the shoulder of Highway 40, due to heavy rainfall. Precipitation in sight A moisture-soaked … Read more
Thumbnail photo credit: Amy and Daniel Somers The event took place last Thursday evening. Under the amazed gaze of several witnesses, some of whom were able to capture the phenomenon in images, a waterspout touched down. DRAMATIC video of a resident narrowly escaping the Smith Island tornado, while a house next door takes a direct … Read more
The passage of a low pressure system will be the cause of this instability. Moisture will also be present ahead of this disturbance. Felt temperatures could reach 35 in some areas, especially those located in southern Quebec. Tornade(s) possible(s) The abundant heat and humidity actually act as fuel for thunderstorms. The temperature contrast between cold … Read more
The heat spreads A ridge formed offshore, helping to push the mercury up. It could also be the hottest period in the region since the beginning of summer. This period of heat will not help calm the possibility of forest fires, while those already existing could spread further. In Vancouver, we could exceed 30°C, which … Read more
A risk of severe thunderstorms persists for Monday. The culprit: the cold front linked to the low pressure system that is sweeping the province. The latter creates uplift, setting the stage for instability. The southern sectors of the province are likely to be affected in the morning on Monday, before the potential migrates to the … Read more
A low pressure system will ignite the powder. By sweeping Quebec its two fronts (hot, in front of the depression, and cold, behind it) risk creating uplift. As humidity and heat are present in large quantities, there is plenty of energy available for a large portion of the territory. The formation of cells will therefore … Read more
And bref : Supercell and spin-off potential are on the radar; The afternoon and evening will be ones to watch closely; Torrential rain, violent gusts and large hailstones are possible. Saturday is expected to be eventful with scattered thunderstorms. A moderate risk zone is emerging from the Outaouais to the Chaudière-Appalaches region, via Montreal and … Read more
Meteors are remnants left behind from the passage of two comets, Marsden and Kracht, created following the break-up of another comet. The shooting stars are already visible for the most seasoned. However, the best chance of seeing them will be on the night of July 28-29 shortly before dawn. The new moon could also allow … Read more