Part of Montreal’s south shore have been hit by hail and heavy rain as the forecast calls for a risk of a severe thunderstorm.
According to residents in Brossard, the hail was the size of peas.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect for parts of Quebec, including:
- Bellechasse
- Côte-de-Beaupré – L’Île d’Orléans
- Lévis
- Lotbinière
- Portneuf
- Québec
- Saint-Lambert
- Valcartier – Stoneham
“Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms,” Environment Canada stated.
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“That could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.”
The agency is warning Montrealers that large hail can damage property and cause injury.
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