A significant cold front has led to violent thunderstorms in Quebec, causing widespread power outages and wind gusts reaching 100 km/h. As of early Tuesday, over 50,000 customers were without power, primarily around 4 PM.
The vigorous cold front generated these storms across multiple regions. Severe thunderstorm alerts were issued, particularly affecting the Laurentians and Lanaudière areas north of Montreal.
Key impacts:
- Wind gusts reached up to 100 km/h at Sherbrooke airport.
- More than 50,000 customers faced power outages at the peak.
- Thunderstorm warnings were lifted by the end of the evening.
Temperatures are expected to drop below 10° Celsius from Tuesday to Wednesday due to this cold front. This pattern is typical for May in Quebec, which averages around 12 days with at least one thunderstorm compared to only four days in April.
Officials have warned that water activities could be dangerous due to sudden violent gusts on water bodies. The public is advised to seek shelter when thunder roars, as lightning poses a serious risk.
As the storms pass, it remains unclear if further severe weather will develop later in the week. Meteorologists continue to monitor conditions closely.