Thunderstorms

Accu Weather radar at 9:30pm

Lots of active weather across the region this evening as a warm front lies just to our south. Several waves of low pressure have been riding along the front producing cool temperatures and rain to the north and very warm temperatures and thunderstorms to the south. This afternoon while Montreal was around 12C (54F), Albany, NY was 28C (83F). Some storms have become quite severe across the southern tier of New York state with several tornadoes reported. Small hail was also reported in eastern Ontario. In the last hour a series of storms crossed the Island of Montreal with thunder and frequent lightning along with heavy rain. Total rainfall amounts of 20-40mm have fallen across the region today increasing the flood threat south of the city in the Richelieu Valley as well as Lake Champlain where a flood warning remains posted. The lake is at 100.9 feet, flood stage is 100 feet.

We may see some of that warm air tomorrow with temperatures into the 20's. A cold front will bring more rain and thunderstorms beginning late tomorrow and continuing into Thursday.