Heavy rains in Montreal, sun returning for the long weekend
Posted August 30, 2023 3:58 pm.
The rain came down early, quickly, and then on and off throughout the day for Montreal and surrounding regions.
Thunderstorms rolled through and heavy downpours – with multiple watches issued by Environment Canada.
The weather agency forecasting about 30 to 50 millimetres total falling.
Highway 19 had to be closed at Henri-Bourassa for a time Wednesday morning due to water accumulation.
As did other roads and underpasses.
Highway 19 closure at Henri-Bourassa Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023, after water accumulation. (CREDIT: Martin Daigle, CityNews Image)
But sun is expected to return and stay through to next week.
Highs of 21 degrees on Thursday and climbing to 25 on Friday – as we head into the long weekend.
A possible 30 degrees for Labour Day on Monday and inching up to 32 on Tuesday.
