Weather alerts – Sunday, August 2, 2026

Weather alert - Greater Montreal


THUNDERSTORM: La Malbaie area

yellow watch – severe thunderstorm – in effect

Issued: 6:21 PM EDT, Sunday, August 2, 2026
Expires: 2:03 AM EDT, Monday, August 3, 2026
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate

This evening, conditions will be favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts and torrential downpours.

Nautical activities may be hazardous due to sudden, severe wind gusts over bodies of water.

Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #QCStorm.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.


WATCH IN EFFECT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Montréal Island area

Issued 4:51 PM EDT, Sunday, August 2, 2026

Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High

This afternoon and evening, conditions will be favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts and torrential downpours.

Nautical activities may be hazardous due to sudden, severe wind gusts over bodies of water.

Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Heavy rain can cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #QCStorm.

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