Update 12:30pm: Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been extended across most of southern Quebec and all of southern and eastern Ontario. Watches are also posted until 8pm tonight for all of New York State and Vermont. Some warnings are also starting to be issued. Radar is showing storms increasing in aerial coverage north and southwest of metro Montreal, and moving towards the metro region.
10:53 AM EDT Wednesday 21 July 2010
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for
Metro Montréal - Laval issued by Environment Canada
Weather conditions in these regions are favourable to the development of severe thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms could produce large hailstones, high winds, heavy rain and intense lightning. People in these regions should take the necessary precautions and listen for subsequent weather warnings, as severe weather warnings may be issued if severe weather becomes imminent.
This watch is in effect from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM EDT.
Thunderstorms are already affecting certain parts of Western Québec. As a result of daytime heating, other more intense thunderstorms will develop and could become severe in some areas.
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