Widespread Power Outages in Quebec After Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado

Storm clouds move across the sky as Environment Canada issued tornado warnings in Montreal on July 13, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

There are power outages across Quebec this morning after severe thunderstorms—and at least one tornado—hit the province Thursday.

Hydro-Québec says almost 170,000 customers are without electricity, down from a peak of about 300,000.