Significant amounts of rain will fall over most of Quebec on Friday. At least 20mm of water is expected across the province and Environment Canada calls for caution. Torrential rains can cause flash floods and water accumulation on roads
, can we read on its website.
The greater Quebec City region will particularly suffer. All sectors, from Portneuf to Charlevoix, could receive between 70 to 130 mm of rain. Many rivers will be monitored as of the next few hours in the greater Quebec City area, particularly north of the river.
Stay away from areas with sagging soil near rivers, streams and culverts
, advises Environment Canada.
Flooding is also possible in Lac-Saint-Jean, which should receive 30 to 50 mm of rain, but where significant snowmelt is also expected.
In a few regions, including Chibougamau, between 5 and 10 millimeters of freezing rain is expected in these areas on Friday. Surfaces, such as roads, streets, sidewalks and parking lots, could become icy and slippery.
There will be less rain in Estrie, but the temperature could reach up to 14 degrees Celsius, which will melt the snow, much to the despair of outdoor enthusiasts.
In the Maritimes, residents of many parts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia should expect rainy and windy weather on Friday and Saturday, then snowfall starting Saturday night, according to Environment Canada. .
Finally, Environment Canada has issued an alert or alert watch for almost all of southern Ontario. Heavy amounts of rain of 30 to 50 mm are to be expected, particularly in the Kingston and Ottawa areas, as well as freezing rain and up to 25 cm of snow in some areas.
In all of these regions, Environment Canada advises caution on roads and near rivers.
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