Montreal under yellow warning for severe thunderstorm

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow warning for severe thunderstorm this afternoon and evening in the Montreal area.

Thunderstorms capable of producing strong gusts and heavy rain are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.

ECCC says severe thunderstorms may produce tornadoes. Heavy rain can also result in flash floods.

Forecasters warn that it can be dangerous to be on bodies of water during thunderstorms. They also recommend going indoors when there are thunder and lightning which can be fatal.

Damage to roofs, fences, branches or soft shelters is possible.

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