A risk of thunderstorms is in the game!

Thunderstorms are expected for both days of a weekend dominated by the presence of warm and humid air hanging over the province. During the weekend, the passage of a cold front causes a mechanism of uplift of the air with stormy potential. Storm cells in sight To be watched as storm cells pass on Saturday: … Read more

Future of the Sun: Earth will be uninhabitable in…

The future is becoming clearer Scientists have observed thousands of stars in our galaxy to try to unravel the mystery of the Sun’s future. It will enter an expansion phase, but we did not know for how long. This phenomenon does not bode well for our planet, since it will be uninhabitable long before the … Read more

The Earth would slow down its rotation: Internet at risk?

Rotation speed The Earth rotates on itself at a certain rate. This phenomenon determines the length of the day which varies constantly. This variation can be measured in microseconds. However, scientists have noted that the rotational velocity has been accelerating since the 1960s. Last June, our planet experienced its shortest day since records began. On … Read more

Up to 100 mm of rain: here are the risks

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

Scary: a waterspout destroys everything in its path!

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 Weather Network – LAST HOUR – Tornado warning in effect

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

Extreme heat sets in: nearly 40°C in this region

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

Thunderstorms: the risk continues on Monday

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