WWCN10 CWUL 190903
YELLOW WARNING - STORM SURGE
FOR QUEBEC
ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA
AT 5:03 A.M. EDT TUESDAY 19 MAY 2026.
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YELLOW LEVEL WARNING - STORM SURGE - FOR:
=NEW= COASTLINE OF QUEBEC CITY.

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IMPACT LEVEL: MODERATE
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: HIGH

==DISCUSSION==

HIGHER THAN NORMAL WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED NEAR THE COAST THIS 
MORNING. 
THE COMBINAISON OF: 
- NORTHEASTERLY WINDS 
- A WEAK SURGE 
- AND A HIGH TIDAL RANGE 
MAY CAUSE MINOR OVERFLOW ALONG THE COAST. 

COASTAL FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ALONG THE COASTLINE.

THIS WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH WATER LEVELS POSE A THREAT TO 
COASTAL REGIONS DUE TO TIDES, STORM SURGE AND/OR WAVES. 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO MONITOR ALERTS AND FORECASTS ISSUED BY 
ENVIRONMENT CANADA. TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER, SEND AN EMAIL TO 
QCSTORM(AT)EC.GC.CA OR POST REPORTS ON X USING (HASH)QCSTORM.

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