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Has there ever been a tornado in Montreal?<\/p>\n
The Northern Tornadoes Project from Western University confirmed that the province of Quebec saw its first tornado on May 25, 2026.<\/p>\n
Is there a severe thunderstorm watch issued for Montreal area?<\/p>\n
The areas most at risk include Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, Gatineau, the St. Lawrence Valley, the Gasp\u00e9 Peninsula, southern and eastern Quebec, parts of eastern Ontario\u2014including Ottawa\u2014and northern New Brunswick.<\/p>\n
Check out: Best indoor things to do in Montreal when it rains<\/a><\/p>\n The report goes on to explain that a volatile combination of oppressive heat, high humidity and powerful upper-level winds is creating the ideal environment for severe thunderstorms to rapidly intensify.<\/p>\n As storms develop, deep atmospheric wind shear and increasing rotation are expected to significantly raise the risk of tornadoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the same time, a strong jet stream will help fuel damaging thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, violent downbursts and destructive straight-line winds.<\/p>\n In parts of southern Quebec, dry air higher in the atmosphere could allow intense winds aloft to crash down to the surface, increasing the likelihood of widespread wind damage.<\/p>\n A sharp cold front is forecast to trigger thunderstorms north of the St. Lawrence River beginning around 2 p.m. ET, with storms reaching Trois-Rivi\u00e8res and Quebec City between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET before strengthening further as they move southeast.<\/p>\n The most dangerous conditions are expected during the late afternoon and evening, when severe thunderstorms could sweep across Montreal, the Eastern Townships, the Gasp\u00e9 Peninsula and northern New Brunswick.<\/p>\n Storms are expected to weaken overnight, with cooler, less humid air arriving on Wednesday.<\/p>\n What should you do during a tornado watch?<\/p>\n If you’re in an area under a tornado watch, review your emergency plan now and be prepared to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued.\u00a0<\/p>\n The safest place is a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you’re driving, avoid attempting to outrun a tornado and seek substantial shelter as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n For more information about the report from The Weather Network, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Tornado\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784050811_843_image.webp\")
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