
Severe Storms Leave Over 100,000 Quebec Homes Without Power
The weather in Quebec has been unforgiving as powerful winds and snow squalls sweep across the province, leaving over 100,000 homes without electricity. This severe storm, which hit on Monday evening, has created widespread disruptions, particularly in the Montérégie region, where approximately 26,000 homes are without power. Other affected areas include Laurentides, Lanaudière, and Montreal, with thousands of customers facing blackouts due to the storm's intensity.
The storm's fury stems from a series of heavy gusts and snow squalls, which have caused significant damage. The primary reason for the outages is the interaction between high winds and power lines, with branches and debris making contact with circuits, triggering power outages. Hydro-Québec's teams are working tirelessly across the province to restore service, but as the situation continues to unfold, the number of outages keeps rising, particularly with the intensifying winds.
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At 8 p.m., the storm reached its peak with a wind gust recorded at 106 km/h at the Saint-Hubert airport, marking the highest gust of the day. While this isn't a record-breaking speed—since the highest recorded gust was 117 km/h in 1959—it is significant enough to cause havoc. As the storm progresses, forecasts suggest the possibility of even stronger gusts, potentially surpassing the 106 km/h mark, leading to further challenges in restoration efforts.
This storm is part of a weather system from Alberta that is causing havoc across Quebec, with not only power outages but also road closures and a series of accidents due to the severe weather. Authorities have reported multiple road closures in various regions, including Route 175, which connects Quebec to Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. The situation is compounded by the risk of accidents as the storm creates hazardous conditions.
Hydro-Québec is urging residents to be patient as teams work to address the power outages, emphasizing that safety is their priority. The expected improvement in weather conditions by Tuesday morning should hopefully bring relief, but the current situation remains tense. The storm has raised questions about how prepared the infrastructure is to withstand such intense weather events and what can be done to mitigate future disruptions. For now, the focus remains on restoring power and ensuring the safety of all those affected by the storm’s fierce winds and snow squalls.
As the storm continues to unleash its power across the province, Quebec residents are left grappling with the effects, hoping for swift restoration and a return to normalcy as soon as possible.
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