Severe weather setup builds in humid Quebec Saturday

Category: Weather

Hot, humid air over Quebec will lead to thunderstorms on Saturday, with potential severe conditions including strong winds and rotation. A cold front will trigger storms starting in the late afternoon, moving south and east. Areas like Saguenay and Quebec City should prepare for possible severe weather, including wind gusts over 100 km/h and heavy rainfall. Nocturnal thunderstorms may reach Metro Montreal before midnight, but are expected to stay below severe limits.

Keywords: Thunderstorms, Quebec, Severe Weather

Source: Yahoo News Canada

Update At: 8/4/2024

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