Heavy rain expected to hit Montreal this weekend

Clouds and rain started the weekend in Montreal, with potential storms on July 1, moving day.

Rain and thunderstorms are on their way to the Greater Montreal area and beyond this weekend, with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) predicting total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm.

“Water may accumulate locally,” ECCC notes in its special weather statement. “Some rivers may see an increased flow and higher water levels.”

The wet weather is expected to start Friday afternoon and last until Saturday morning in southern and central Quebec.

In western Quebec, it could continue until Saturday night.

“Additional rainfall amounts produced by thunderstorms may lead to total amounts exceeding 50 mm locally,” the agency adds.

Areas that should be on alert, according to ECCC, include Outaouais, Témiscamingue, Montreal, the Montérégie, the Eastern Townships, Bois-Francs, Lanaudière and the Laurentians.