Tornado risks in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Jamésie

A tornado watch is in effect for Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Jamésie. Environment Canada issued this warning for Thursday afternoon and evening.

“We are expecting strong wind gusts, up to 100, even 110 kilometers per hour. Just because it’s not related to a tornado doesn’t mean it won’t be dangerous, all strong winds can cause damage, like uprooting trees or breaking branches,” he adds.

There could also be significant precipitation: up to 50 millimeters of rain in a short time and pieces of hail measuring 2 to 4 centimeters.

There, we’re on standby, it’s time to have a plan in mindsuggests Simon Legault.

He recommends monitoring alerts issued by Environment Canada, on the MétéoCAN website and application.

“If we have trampolines or patio kits, now is the time to secure them,” he gives as an example.

If a tornado warning is issued, it is essential to seek shelter quickly.

“The main danger of a tornado is the objects that are thrown everywhere. If you’re in a mobile home or a car, in a tornado, it can always get knocked over, so you try to get inside. We protect ourselves as much as possible,” concludes Simon Legault.