Chelsea, Quebec, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Rainfall on tap.

What: 20 to 35 millimetres of rain.

When: Until Friday

Where: Témiscamingue, Outaouais, Laurentians, Lanaudière and Mauricie

Additional information:
Rain and mild temperatures will lead to accelerated snowmelt, potentially raising water levels in some rivers.

A second low pressure system will bring more rain and mild temperatures from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning.   The rainfall amounts expected with the second system could be greater than during the first event. The cumulative effect of this week's rainfall will amplify the impacts on waterways.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #QCStorm.