Active Weather
No active weather alerts from Environment and Climate Change Canada for Quebec. Montréal is seeing a mix of sun and cloud today with a high of 21°C. A chance of showers is possible late this afternoon. Ottawa (which sits on the Ontario-Quebec border) is at 22°C with partly cloudy skies.
A wet pattern develops Friday through the weekend, with showers and periods of rain expected across the province. No severe weather is in the forecast, but rainfall totals could be locally heavy Friday night into Saturday.
Infrastructure
No active wildfire incidents, disaster declarations, or major infrastructure disruptions reported in Quebec. Power grids are operating normally. No river flooding concerns.
The Canada Post labour disruption may affect government mail delivery. For any time-sensitive emergency management communications, check your municipal website or the Québec Ministry of Public Security online.
Public Health
No active public health advisories for Quebec. Air quality is within normal ranges.
Internationally, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17 for an Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring the situation. The risk to Canadian households is considered low. A separate hantavirus cluster linked to an Atlantic cruise ship is also being monitored. No confirmed Canadian cases have been reported. Neither situation requires household action at this time.
Watch Item
The incoming wet pattern Friday through the weekend may deliver locally heavy rainfall across parts of southern Quebec. While flooding is not currently forecast, the spring melt has already saturated soils in many river basins. Households near rivers and in low-lying areas should monitor local conditions through the weekend.
Quebec's wildfire season historically runs from May through September. The 2025 season saw fire activity across the province, and the CWFIS is now producing daily fire weather maps. While conditions are currently quiet, the transition from spring to summer is the window when fire risk escalates.
This is a good week to confirm that your household's emergency supplies are stocked for the summer season — fresh batteries in flashlights and weather radios, current medications in your go-bag, and a full charge on backup phone batteries.
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