Tornado confirmed near Montreal as major storm pounds region
CTV
Environment Canada confirmed a tornado touched down in the Montreal area Thursday as a severe storm system swept through the city and caused major flooding. Meteorologist Monica Vaswani said the tornado was spotted by an observer at the Mirabel airport, about 50 kilometres northwest of the Island of Montreal.
Environment Canada confirmed a tornado touched down in the Montreal area Thursday as a severe storm system swept through the city and caused major flooding.
Meteorologist Monica Vaswani said the tornado was spotted by an observer at the Mirabel airport, about 50 kilometres northwest of the Island of Montreal.
A tornado warning issued for the Montreal area was lifted around 4:25 p.m., however, a tornado watch remains in effect.
"This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," Environment Canada said in a notice about the tornado watch.
In Montreal, flash floods have led to the closure of the Décarie in both directions between the Turcot interchange and Highway 40.
The City of Montreal said there are about 15 underpasses across the city that were flooded as of 6 p.m.
