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Latest Weather News - Montreal

• Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July

  Quebec recorded above-average wildfire activity in July, with lightning sparking more than 40 per cent of fires, the province's wildfire protection agency says.

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  Aug 6
• Possible tornado in Quebec being investigated after severe storm

  The Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating whether the severe storm that hit Repentigny, Que., on Sunday may have spawned a tornado.

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  Aug 3
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• Possible tornado causes ‘significant’ damage in Quebec’s Laurentians

  Environment Canada meteorologist Dominic Martel said an investigation is underway, but he is 'pretty certain' the storm consisted of a tornado.

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  Jul 22
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• June storms result in more than $1.1B in damages across Canada

  June storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, along with flooding in the Montreal area, caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.

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  Jul 17
• Heat, staffing shortages push Montreal emergency rooms past 200% capacity

  Health officials are encouraging people to stay cool during the heat wave, particularly seniors and those with respiratory conditions.

  Health

  Jul 14
• Much of Canada reels under extreme heat warning as temperatures soar

  Heat warnings were issued for most of Ontario, along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, Environment Canada said.

  Environment

  Jul 14
• Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records

  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

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  Jul 13
• More heat and air quality warnings issued across Canada as baking temperatures continue

  Heat warnings and air quality alerts from Environment Canada stretched on Sunday from Regina through Winnipeg, across northern and southern Ontario, and into Quebec.

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  Jul 12
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• 35,000 hydro clients in Quebec, Ontario without power after severe storms

  More than 35,000 Hydro-Québec customers remain without power after severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and widespread outages to southern Quebec.

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  Jul 3
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• Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces

  As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.

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  Jul 1
• Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations

  As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.

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  Jun 30
• 30 cm of snow to 30 C: Long weekend weather varies greatly across Canada

  Multiple weather systems are bringing a mixed bag of weather across Canada for the long weekend, with snow and wind in the Prairies and above-seasonal temperatures across Ontario.

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  May 15
• Île Mercier bridge in Montreal reopens after flooding concerns

  The Chemin de L'Anse-à-l’Orme, between Chemin de Senneville and Timberlea Trail, which has been closed since April 19, reopened on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. 

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  May 4
• Montreal community ramps up flood defences as rising river levels spark concern

  Montreal city officials say protective measures are being installed in parts of the West Island and Montreal’s north end, with crews continuing to monitor conditions closely.

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  Apr 22
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• Gatineau homes at risk from rising waters as Ontario, Quebec face flooding concerns

  Environment Canada said colder temperatures are expected in the coming days, which could help stabilize river levels across Quebec.

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  Apr 19
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• Special weather statements issued for parts of Ontario, Quebec

  Rain warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario and Quebec, with flooding concerns rising as saturated ground and swollen rivers face more rainfall.

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  Apr 18
• From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring flooding

  Environment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.

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  Apr 17
• Parts of Nova Scotia, Quebec get early spring blast of snow

  Two days after the first day of spring, parts of Atlantic Canada and Quebec will see another blast of winter with Environment Canada forecasting several centimetres of snow.

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  Mar 22
• Major winter storm bearing down on northern Ontario, eastern Quebec

  Environment Canada says weather warnings are in place from east of Thunder Bay and Lake Superior, all the way to the city of Sept-Iles in eastern Quebec.

  Canada

  Mar 16
• Winter’s grip continues across much of Canada; forecasts call for snow, freezing rain

  Snow is continuing to fall in parts of Ontario, B.C. and Quebec, with heavy rain and freezing rain expected in some communities in the Maritimes and Ontario.

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  Mar 15
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• Parts of Quebec bracing for potential ‘critical freezing rain’ midweek

  Environment Canada warns Montreal could see up to 24 hours of freezing rain Wednesday in what it calls a “potentially critical” storm threatening power outages and travel chaos.

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  Mar 9
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• Montreal families call for better crisis planning after winter outages linked to 2 deaths

  Two women died during extreme cold and power outages in Montreal, highlighting gaps in emergency support for vulnerable residents.

  Canada

  Jan 26
• Much of Canada faces extreme cold, heavy snow in latest winter blast

  Extreme cold is expected in many parts of the country from the Prairies to the Maritimes, with heavy snow also forecast for Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

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  Jan 25
• Montreal and Quebec brace for extreme cold over the weekend

  The Montreal area is under a yellow cold warning, which warns of frigid weather with wind chill values reaching almost -35 C Friday night.

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  Jan 23