A tornado touched down about an hour north of Montreal, destroying multiple homes, uprooting trees and scattering debris.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) reported that a tornado formed in the Laurentians on Saturday evening around 6:10 p.m., hitting the municipality of Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard.
A tornado caused significant damage in the Quebec Laurentian town of St. Adolph d’Howard. SOURCE: Info du Nord Sainte-Agathe
“Destructive winds caused severe damage to homes and snapped or uprooted numerous trees,” Environment Canada said. “Analysis to determine the strength of this tornado is ongoing.”
Hydro Quebec reported a major outage in the area affecting 3,537 customers, saying power would be restored in about two or three days.
The municipality of Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard advises people in the region to avoid travel for the time being.
A tornado hit the small town of Saint-Adolphe d’Howard in the Laurentians of Quebec on July 23, 2022. SOURCE: Info du Nord Saint-Agathe
Police said Sunday there were no reports of injuries.
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