Dangerous Thunderstorms Threaten Quebec This Weekend
So, here’s what’s going on with the weather this weekend—and if you're in Quebec, you’ll definitely want to pay attention. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm alert, and some regions have already started feeling the impact. For example, in the Quebec City area, hail the size of two-dollar coins has already been reported. That’s not just a random shower—that’s serious weather.
Now, Saturday started off like one of those perfect summer days—warm but not stifling, and the sun was fully in celebration mode. You’d think it was made for patios, lakes, and barbecues. But just when it looked like we were headed for an ideal weekend, nature decided to change plans. Storm cells have started forming, especially in areas like Abitibi and northern Quebec, where atmospheric energy is building up enough to trigger potentially violent thunderstorms.
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By late morning, a watch had already been issued for places like Matagami. And according to meteorologist Alexis Vazquez, these storms might stick around not just through the evening, but even into the night. The difference is that they’re expected to be more intense in the afternoon and mellow out a bit by the time they stretch into the overnight hours—though still very much present.
Some regions are more at risk than others. We’re talking about strong winds, heavy downpours, and those large hailstones that can definitely do some damage. Areas like the Laurentians, Lanaudière, Outaouais, Mauricie, and Saguenay could all experience storm activity, but likely not as intense as what’s forecast for the west and northern parts of the province.
And the story doesn’t end Saturday. This stormy pattern is expected to continue into Sunday, driven by an incoming frontal system. The energy needed to keep storms going will still be very much in place. This time, though, the line of storms could stretch all the way from Val-d’Or to Gaspé, and the focus may shift more toward the southern, central, and eastern regions of Quebec—although western areas will still remain under the threat.
So, in short: this weekend’s weather might be putting on a bit of a stormy encore. If you’re in one of the affected zones, keep your eye on the radar, and maybe move that BBQ indoors. And if a storm starts rolling in? Best advice—get inside and stay safe.
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