Achi news desk-
After a heat wave swept through the city this week, with three straight days of daytime highs above 30 degrees Celsius, Montreal is now bracing for the potential of thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm watches for the Montreal area on June 6, 2024.
A low pressure system will bring heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms to Montreal starting Thursday afternoon, with the possibility of heavy downpours early Thursday evening, Environment and Climate Change Canada estimates some areas could see over 50mm of rain.
We will keep our eyes on the total rainfall, as of now the record on June 6 in 1963 is 42.4 mm.
Montreal could also see strong southeast winds, gusting up to 40 mph. Thursday marks another above-average day for temperatures, with daytime highs hovering in the upper 20s, feeling like 34.
Predict the future for June 6, 2024.
Precipitation will return on Friday, with periods of rain in the afternoon, with rainfall amounts expected to be around 10 mm. Environment Canada is also warning of the risk of thunderstorms on Friday afternoon, where we will see a seasonal daytime high of 22 C. Overnight, There will be a 40 percent chance of showers with cloudy skies.
Pack your umbrellas for Saturday’s Grand Prix qualifying race, with around 5mm of rain expected to start before midday. Saturday’s high will be 18C, which is a bit cooler than the season, and certainly compared to the heatwave we’ve seen all week.
The main F1 event could also face the potential for rain. At this point there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with Montreal seeing 5mm of rain, and a high of 19 degrees Celsius for the day.
Seven day forecast for Montreal on June 6, 2024.