A heavy rainfall warning is in effect for Montreal, Laval and across southern Quebec on Sunday.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said there is up to 40 millimetres of rain expect to fall until the afternoon.
The warning includes the entirety of southwestern Quebec and stretches as far as Trois-Pistoles in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
💧 Rainy weekend ahead! Between 25 and 40 mm of rain is expected from Friday evening to Sunday morning. This rainfall will lead to rapid snow cover melt, contributing to a significant rise in streamflow and water levels. #QCstorm pic.twitter.com/W07eGHJpBT
— ECCC Weather Quebec (@ECCCWeatherQC) April 24, 2025
“A weather system will move across the province of Quebec throughout the weekend. It will give significant rainfall amounts across the province,” the warning reads. “Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.”
Authorities are advising drivers to slow down and watch for tail lights and be prepared to stop.
If visibility is reduced while driving, the warning adds, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
