8:12 PM EDT Sunday 19 May 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for: LG Quatre - Laforge and Fontanges Many potentially severe thunderstorms are occurring this evening between Chibougamau and La Grande Rivière. These thunderstorms can produce very strong wind gusts, up to nickel-sized hail and heavy rain. Intense lightning is likely with any thunderstorm that develops. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #QCStorm . Watches 5:43 PM EDT Sunday 19 May 2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: LG Quatre - Laforge and Fontanges Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #QCStorm .