Severe storms hit Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, causing significant damage in several municipalities including Saint-Ambroise, Péribonque and Sainte-Monique.
Severe storms in Lac-Saint-Jean: dozens of trees uprooted, July 2, 2026
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Wind gusts reaching nearly 100 km/h uprooted dozens of trees and toppled about ten Hydro-Quebec poles in Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur.
Severe storms in Lac-Saint-Jean: dozens of trees uprooted, July 2, 2026
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At the height of the storm, up to 10,000 customers were left without power.
Severe storms in Lac-Saint-Jean: dozens of trees uprooted, July 2, 2026
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“We were under the impression that it was definitely a tornado last night,” said residents of Saint-Ambroise, visibly shocked to see the extent of the damage caused by strong wind gusts.
Severe storms in Lac-Saint-Jean: dozens of trees uprooted, July 2, 2026
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-With information from Alex Martin