Updated on 16/10/2024
The Tarn department will be placed on Orange alert for rain and flooding, from 2:00 p.m. this Thursday, October 17, 2024.
It has also been placed on yellow alert for thunderstorms as well as on yellow flood alert (for the “Tarn middle” section by the Vigicrue organization), since 4 p.m. this Wednesday.
A Mediterranean episode took place during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday in the east of the former Midi-Pyrénées region and will continue until the night from Thursday to Friday with 2 to 3 peaks. intensity. On the “Middle Tarn” section, a first peak is expected tonight and a second during the night from Thursday to Friday. Abundant precipitation is already affecting the Massif Central area. It is moving towards the West and will affect the Tarn department tomorrow afternoon.
The rains will be particularly stormy with possible localized hail. Precipitation could reach 30 to 50 millimeters in 2 to 3 hours. They will linger until Friday morning before fading. In total, during the episode, cumulative amounts of rain of around 50 to 70 mm are expected in the departments on orange alert.
The Tarn prefecture calls on all Tarn residents to exercise caution, particularly on the roads.
Behavioral tips for the “orange rain-flood” phenomenon
• Find out before undertaking a trip or any other outdoor activity.
• Avoid the secondary road network if possible.
• Avoid areas near watercourses.
• Be cautious of the risk of flooding and take appropriate precautions, particularly if you live in an area that is usually prone to flooding.
• Find out about traffic conditions
• Do not under any circumstances, on foot or by car, go on a submerged path or near a watercourse
To follow the evolution of the situation, consult the Météo France vigilance bulletin: https://vigilance.meteofrance.fr/fr/tarn as well as the site https://www.vigicrues.gouv.fr/.
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