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Quebec records first tornado of 2026 in Saguenay region

The first confirmed tornado of 2026 in Quebec touched down in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region last month, according to the Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University.

The EF0 tornado struck near Saint-Thomas-Didyme at approximately 6:13 p.m. on May 25. Researchers estimate the twister produced winds of up to 100 km/h and travelled about 750 metres.

Minor damage was reported, including torn roof shingles, a broken tree and an overturned trailer. No injuries were reported.

The tornado is the first officially documented in Quebec this year.