9:54 AM EDT Thursday 13 June 2024 Tornado Watch in effect for: Mont-Laurier Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes late this afternoon and this evening. Main threats: - High risk of tornado - Strong wind gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour - Large hail of up to 4 centimetres - Heavy downpours giving 50 millimetres of rain Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions: Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet. Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! 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 .