Rain at times heavy with the risk of a thunderstorm. Low 14C(57F).
Friday
Showers with the risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h (19 mph) gusting to 50 km/h (31 mph) in the afternoon. High 22C(72F). UV index 3 or moderate. Friday night showers ending near midnight then cloudy. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind southwest 20 km/h (12 mph) becoming light in the evening. Low 15C(59F).
Saturday
Showers. High 21C(70F).
Sunday
Showers. Low 13C(55F). High 18C(64F).
Monday
Showers. Low 12C(54F). High 21C(70F). Normals for the period low 11C(52F). High 24C(75F).
Reproduced with the permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2008.
Severe Weather Bulletin
issued by Environment Canada
at 3:59 PM EDT Thursday 24 July 2008.
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Watches/warnings in effect for Quebec...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:
=new= Portneuf area
=new= valcartier - Stoneham area
=new= Lotbiniere area.
Another line of intensifying showers/thunderstorms from Ste
Anne-De-La-Perade to Victoriaville, is moving northeastward at
60 km/h. These thunderstorms will produce gusts of 90 km/h or
more or heavy rain. Hail is unlikely and lightning will be
moderate.
Public in these regions should take the required precautions
and listen for subsequent weather warnings.
This warning is in effect from 03:55 PM to 05:00 PM EDT.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for:
Upper Gatineau - Lievre - Papineau
Pontiac
Drummondville - Bois-Francs
Quebec.
Weather conditions for these regions are favourable to the
development of heavy thunderstorms. Some could produce
significant rain amount and frequent lightning locally.
Gusts in excess of 90 km/h and hail is also possible but
unlikely.
Public in these regions should be on the lookout for weather
conditions and listen for subsequent watches and especially
warnings to be issued in case of severe weather.
This watch is in effect from 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM EDT.
Rainfall warning for:
Lanaudiere
Mont-tremblant park - Saint-Michel-des-Saints
parent - gouin Reservoir
Mauricie
Charlevoix
La Tuque
laurentians wildlife Reserve.
Additional amounts of rain of 15 to 30 mm are expected over
these regions. The rain will end tonight.
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==Discussion==
a low pressure system near Ottawa, with a warm front toward the Lake
Ontario, will move up northward. In the warm area and near the low
pressure system, a moist and unstable airmass is favouring the
development of showers at times heavy or thunderstorms generating
heavy amounts of rain in a short period of time with a possibility of
strong gusts.
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Please refer to regional public forecasts for details pertaining to
each region.
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End/pv
Special Weather Statement
Severe Weather Bulletin
issued by Environment Canada
at 3:31 PM EDT Thursday 24 July 2008.
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Watches/warnings in effect for Quebec...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for:
=new= Drummondville - Bois-Francs
Upper Gatineau - Lievre - Papineau
Pontiac
Quebec.
Weather conditions for these regions are favourable to the
development of heavy thunderstorms. Some could produce
significant rain amounts and frequent lightning locally.
Winds gusting at more than 90 km/h and hail are also possible
but less likely.
Public in these regions should be on the lookout for weather
conditions and listen for subsequent watches and especially
warnings to be issued in case of severe weather.
This severe watch is in effect from 03:30 PM to 07:00 PM EDT.
Rainfall warning for:
Lanaudiere
Mont-tremblant park - Saint-Michel-des-Saints
parent - gouin Reservoir
Mauricie
Charlevoix
La Tuque
laurentians wildlife Reserve.
Additional rain amounts of 15 to 30 mm are expected over these
regions. Rain will taper off tonight.
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Watches/warnings ended for Quebec...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning ended for:
valcartier - Stoneham area.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer threatening the above
mentioned regions.
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==Discussion==
a low pressure system near Ottawa, with a warm front toward central
Quebec and a cold front toward Lake Ontario, will move up northward.
In the warm area and near the low pressure system, a moist and
unstable airmass is favouring the development of showers at times
heavy or thunderstorms generating heavy amounts of rain in a short
period of time with a possibility of strong gusts.
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Please refer to regional public forecasts for details pertaining to
each region.
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End/pv
