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Tornado Twists Repentigny: Homes Damaged
3 Aug
Summary
- A possible weak tornado touched down near Montreal on Sunday afternoon.
- Video evidence shows a tornadic circulation with apparent storm damage.
- Environment Canada continues to monitor severe thunderstorm watches.
A possible weak tornado touched down in Repentigny, a city northeast of Montreal, on Sunday afternoon, leaving residents to survey damage. The event, which occurred around 2 p.m., is supported by video evidence showing a tornadic circulation, according to Environment Canada. The agency stated that this, combined with visible damage, suggests a weak tornado may have made landfall.
While radar data from the time indicated heavy precipitation, wind speeds were not significant enough to issue a tornado warning. Environment Canada continues to monitor a severe thunderstorm watch for southern Quebec, including Montreal, which was issued earlier on Sunday and remained in effect into the evening. Further stormy weather is anticipated for Monday afternoon.
The Northern Tornadoes Project will investigate the event to confirm if a tornado indeed occurred. This follows their confirmation of two tornadoes in southern Quebec on July 21.
