Thunderstorm alert and risks of heavy rain and flooding this Wednesday October 16, 2024 in several departments of the country. In today’s bulletin, Météo France places 5 departments in France on orange rain-flood and flood alert and 38 others in yellow, including Paris, Essonne, Yvelines, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint -Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val-d’Oise. We take stock of the weather forecast for the next few hours.
Another day scrutinized by meteorologists this Wednesday October 16, 2024 while Leslie depression comes to us, bringing with it new disruptions. Weather France alert on a new risk of thunderstorms in several departments of France. In addition to Lozère and Gard, the Alpes-Maritimes, Ardèche and Var were placed in vigilance orange due to the risk of storms and rain-flooding linked to an episode in the Cévennes, according to the 6 a.m. bulletin for this Wednesday, October 16. The alert is expected until at least midnight.
If the five departments are concerned by vigilance rain-floodsthe one for thunderstorms only applies to four of them: Lozère, Gard, Alpes-Maritimes and Var.
Weather France also places 38 department in yellow due to a risk heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding. In Île-de-France7 departments are placed in yellow storm alertnamely ParisTHE Yvelinesl’EssonneTHE Hauts-de-Seinethe Seine-Saint-Denisthe Val-de-Marne and the Seine-et-Marne. According to Météo France, these 7 Ile-de-France departments could be affected by storms at the end of the day.
Residents and visitors to the region are advised to remain vigilant, follow Météo France updates and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from these weather conditions.
In case ofthunderstormit is essential to adopt the right reflexes to guarantee your safety. Here is a list of the main recommendations to follow to avoid any danger:
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Stay safe : at the first signs of a storm, it is best to take shelter in a solid building. If you are driving, stay indoors with the windows closed.
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Avoid metal objects : THE metal objects such as umbrellas, bicycles or barriers can attract lightning. Do not touch them and avoid going near them.
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Don’t take shelter under a tree : Although it seems protective, standing under a tree during a thunderstorm can be extremely dangerous, as lightning often strikes the highest points.
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Unplug electrical appliances : To avoid damage related to overvoltage or lightning, it is recommended to unplug electrical appliances and avoid the use of any connected device.
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Stay away from bodies of water : Ponds, lakes, rivers and swimming pools can be particularly dangerous in the event of lightning. Leave any area near a body of water immediately.
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Avoid calling or handling wired devices : Telephone lines and electrical wires can conduct lightning. Prefer cell phones, but only in case of emergency.
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Stay inside : during a thunderstorm, even if the rain seems light or if the storm seems distant, it is better to wait until the storm has completely passed before going out again.
