[À VOIR] Storm in Quebec: the St. Lawrence River overflows

The combination of high tide and strong gusts pushes the St. Lawrence River out of its bed.

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#CIRCULATION |Overflow of the river on rue Dalhousie at the height of the boat Louis Jolliet | rue Dalhousie closed in both directions | Côte Gilmour and Côte de Lamontagne traffic bypass | Avoid the area

— Quebec City Police Department (@SPVQ_police) December 23, 2022

The St. Lawrence River began to overflow around 4:30 p.m., coinciding with high tide.

Moreover, the Quebec City Police Department advises the population to avoid the area near Dalhousie Street.

STORM | A gust of 120 km/h has just been recorded on Île d’Orléans. This is a record. It is the equivalent of a Category 1 hurricane. @tvaqc @tvanouvelles

— Marc-André Boulianne (@MarcandreBouTVA) December 23, 2022

The river also overflows on the western tip of Île d’Orléans.

The Sûreté du Québec is advising residents of this part of the island to move their vehicles elsewhere if they want to be able to use it.

The Horatio-Walker promenade in Sainte-Pétronille is submerged.

A gust of 120 km/h has just been recorded on Île d’Orléans.