Parts of Southern Quebec remain under severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday

Environment Canada has lifted a severe thunderstorm watch issued for Montreal, but says other parts of southern Quebec are still at risk.

Those areas included are the following:

• Beauce
• The Eastern Townships

Montreal experienced brief but heavy rain showers and a heat warning remains in effect.

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The weather agency says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that could bring strong wind gusts, hail and heavy rain.

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Environment Canada warns that strong wind gusts can cause damage to weak buildings, break off branches from trees, down power lines, even overturn vehicles and that severe thunderstorms can even produce tornadoes.

Authorities are reminding residents of the importance of seeking shelter indoors if thunder is heard as lightning strikes can and do kill Canadians every year.