Weather alerts – Sunday, August 23, 2026

Weather alert - Greater Montreal


THUNDERSTORM: Sorel – Yamaska area

yellow warning – severe thunderstorm – in effect

Issued: 6:54 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Expires: 8:49 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Moderate

At 6:50 p.m. EDT, a line of severe thunderstorms is located from Sainte-Élisabeth to Saint-Alexandre. These severe thunderstorms are moving northeast at 40 km/h. Damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are possible.

Locations and nearby areas that could be impacted include: Sorel-Tracy, Saint-Hyacinthe, Granby

Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are expected to produce damaging hail, wind or rain.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.


SQUALL: Cornwall to Montréal

squall watch in effect

Issued: 6:14 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Expires: 2:01 AM EDT, Monday, August 24, 2026
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe

This evening, conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 75 km/h.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.


THUNDERSTORM: Mascouche area

yellow watch – severe thunderstorm – in effect

Issued: 4:56 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Expires: 2:12 AM EDT, Monday, August 24, 2026
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate

This afternoon and evening, conditions will be favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.

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

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.

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.


SQUALL: Montréal to Trois-Rivières

squall warning in effect

Issued: 4:52 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Expires: 7:51 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe

Squalls with wind gusts up to 75 km/h are expected or occurring in the area.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Mariners are advised to prepare for squalls. If underway, seek safe harbour immediately.


SQUALL: Richelieu River and Northern Lake Champlain

squall warning in effect

Issued: 4:52 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Expires: 7:51 PM EDT, Sunday, August 23, 2026
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe

Squalls with wind gusts up to 75 km/h are expected or occurring in the area.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Mariners are advised to prepare for squalls. If underway, seek safe harbour immediately.

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