Squall Watch In Effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots, frequent lightning, hail and poor to very poor visibility in thunderstorms heavy at times.

Thunderstorms are expected to track east over the St. Lawrence River this evening. The thunderstorm threat should end after midnight.

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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.