Localized flood threat with high humidity, heavy rain across Quebec
Slow moving thunderstorms expected across southern Quebec will pose a threat for localized flooding this afternoon and evening
Wednesday will be a day to keep an eye on the skies, as severe thunderstorms with periods of heavy rain take aim at parts of Quebec.
Two systems will converge over the province, increasing the storm potential throughout the day. Widespread periods of heavy rain and strong wind gusts are expected, with severe conditions likely, especially along the St. Lawrence and the Eastern Townships.
It'll be important to stay up-to-date on the alerts in your area, as conditions can change quickly when severe weather hits.
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Torrential rain and high humidity spans Quebec Wednesday
These convective storms threaten to produce torrential rain as they pass through the province on Wednesday. Heavy rain will be the main threat due to the high humidity content in the atmosphere.
Several storms could occur in the same region, and therefore threaten to dump significant accumulations throughout the day. The corridor most at risk extends from the extreme south of the province through central Quebec to Saguenay.
As much as 60 mm of rain per hour is possible in some places, though these amounts will be variable and will differ greatly from place to place due to the localized nature of the thunderstorms. Rapid accumulations of water however, could cause localized flooding.
Temperatures will not reach record highs on Wednesday, but the air will be very humid, helping to create a lot of moisture in the atmosphere.
By 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, some significant accumulations had already been reported, with the city of Trois-Rivières picking up 36 mm, including 15 mm from just 8-9 a.m.
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Be sure to check back for the latest weather updates across Quebec.
With files from MétéoMédia
