Quebec has been hit by heavy downpours caused by severe thunderstorms, with more than 150 millimetres of rain per hour falling in the hardest-hit areas.
In less than an hour, Montréal-Trudeau Airport recorded 57.5 mm of rain.
At the peak of the storm, Hydro-Québec reported that nearly 100,000 customers were without electricity across the province.
Some Montreal neighbourhoods recorded up to 80 mm of rain in a short period leading to flash flooding in several areas.
It was a record-breaking amount of precipitation for Montreal during the month of July.
The previous record for July 10, 2024, was when the remnants of Beryl swept through the province, recording 79.2 mm in one day.
What was the rainiest day in Montreal history?
August 9, 2024, became the rainiest day in Montreal’s history, with 145 mm (5.7 inches) of rainfall as Hurricane Debby swept through the city.
Is there a tornado warning in Montreal today?
There are currently no alerts in effect for the Montreal area, however there is a heat warning in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday.
High temperatures between 31 and 33 degrees celsius, combined with elevated humidity, will push humidex values close to 40.
Nights will also remain warm, with lows ranging from 20 to 23 degrees celsius.
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