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Latest Weather News - Montreal

• 3 tornadoes tear through Quebec, uprooting trees, damaging infrastructure

  A tornado that ripped through the Greater Montreal Area Wednesday night uprooted trees, overturned a semi-trailer and caused damage to infrastructure, Environment Canada says.

  Environment

  Jul 25
• Severe thunderstorm watch: Ontario and Quebec could see nickel-sized hail, downpours

  A heavyweight thunderstorm is headed for Ontario and Quebec over the coming hours which has prompted Environment Canada to issue alerts for a good portion of the two provinces.

  Weather

  Jul 24
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• Downtown Montreal opens its first outdoor public pool

  A new public outdoor pool is now available to citizens in downtown Montreal. Made out of a shipping container, it offers relief to an area plagued by the heat island effect.

  Canada

  Jul 19
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• Montreal under severe thunderstorm watch with more flooding for city possible

  Environment Canada says thunderstorms could bring strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain to the greater Montreal area starting in the afternoon.

  Weather

  Jul 16
• Montreal could feel as hot as 43 C to kick off the week

  Environment Canada issued a heat warning Monday as a warm and humid air mass descends upon southern Quebec, including the greater Montreal area.

  Weather

  Jul 15
• Beryl aftermath: Workers ‘strip down’ to underwear, swim from flooded Montreal warehouse

  Environment and Climate Change Canada says it was the wettest July 10 on record in the city. Some parts of the Montreal area got up to 100 mm of rain.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Flooded streets, traffic disruptions as remnants of Hurricane Beryl pass over Montreal

  Montreal commuters were gearing up for a difficult commute Wednesday afternoon as heavy rain caused major flooding on highways and local roads, leading to several closures.

  Weather

  Jul 10
• Warnings in place as hurricane Beryl remnants set to hit parts of Canada

  Warnings are in place as the remnants of hurricane Beryl are set to move into parts of Canada, bringing heavy rain and the threat of torrential downpours.

  Weather

  Jul 9
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• June heat wave was likely fuelled by climate change. By how much?

  Federal officials are scheduled to unveil the results of a rapid analysis into last month's heat wave that enveloped parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

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  Jul 9
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• Remnants of Hurricane Beryl expected to hit Canada, torrential downpours possible

  Southern Ontario and Quebec, as well as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia can expect heavy rain and possible flooding from Beryl when its remnants hit Canada.

  Weather

  Jul 8
• Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Chertsey, Que.

  The city says more than 120 millimetres of torrential rain fell, wreaking havoc on the roads and forcing the city to ask citizens to stay indoors except in case of emergency. 

  Weather

  Jun 24
• Heat wave gripping Ontario, Quebec and Maritimes showing signs of passing

  Ontario, Quebec and parts of Atlantic Canada have been dealing with stifling heat, with Thursday bringing temperatures of around 30 to 35 degrees Celsius.

  Weather

  Jun 21
• Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat, StatCan study shows

  Deaths in Canada's 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, Statistics Canada study says.

  Weather

  Jun 20
• The heat wave will ease by Friday – but not for southern Ontario

  An oppressive heat wave continued to blanket Central and Southern Ontario, southern Quebec and much of the Atlantic provinces on Wednesday. 

  Weather

  Jun 19
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• Heat wave toasts much of Ontario and Quebec

  A heat wave gripped Ontario and Quebec for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, while dangerously hot and humid conditions settled in over parts of Atlantic Canada. 

  Weather

  Jun 18
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• Could the heat wave cause power outages? How Canadians can prepare

  As an intense heat wave is expected in central Canada this week, experts are warning about increasing pressures on the country’s electricity systems.

  Weather

  Jun 17
• ‘Dangerously hot and humid’ weather to hit southern Ontario, Quebec

  Southern Ontario and parts of Quebec are under a heat warning as 'dangerously hot and humid' weather conditions are expected for most of the week, Environment Canada said

  Canada

  Jun 17
• As heat sets in, Montrealers head outside for early morning workouts

  With another scorcher of a day, a growing number of outdoor gym enthusiasts are looking to beat the heat while working out in the morning.

  Health

  Jun 4
• ‘Absolutely crazy’: Residents reeling after tornado touches down in southwestern Quebec

  Environment Canada confirmed 'the first tornado of the season' in Quebec occurred around 5:30 p.m. Monday near Rigaud.

  Weather

  May 28
• ‘It was crazy’: Power outages, downed trees after thunderstorms hit Quebec

  The Montérégie was the most affected region with up to 5,000 homes without power, followed by the Laurentians with 4,000 in the dark.

  Weather

  May 23
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• Northern lights could appear across Canada as ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm nears

  Clear skies in your area could mean a spectacular display of northern lights, thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth.

  Weather

  May 10
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• Heavy rainfall triggers flood conditions on several Quebec rivers

  The rural town of Chertsey, Que., said torrential rainfall had washed out part of a local roadway, submerging two vehicles and cutting off some residents from the rest of the town.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• Total solar eclipse: Canadians soak up once-in-a-lifetime spectacle

  Canadians from Ontario to Atlantic Canada witnessed the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The experience was described by many as 'moving.'

  Canada

  Apr 8
• Total solar eclipse: How to watch if you can’t see it in person

  Global News will be livestreaming Monday's total solar eclipse for Canadians who won't be able to watch it in person.

  Canada

  Apr 7