Météo France has placed Nièvre on yellow alert for the risk of thunderstorms on Tuesday June 18, like around fifty departments in France.
The Nièvre department will be placed on yellow alert for the risk of strong thunderstorms, Tuesday June 18 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., then at the end of the day, from 6 p.m. and at least until midnight.
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Across France, around fifty departments are on yellow alert. Météo France even specified that with these storms, “strong rainy intensities and hail are to be expected.”
What is alertness?
“Meteorological vigilance is designed to inform the population and public authorities in the event of dangerous weather phenomena in mainland France, explains Météo-France. It aims to draw everyone’s attention to the potential dangers of a meteorological situation and to make known the precautions to protect yourself.”
Here are the recommendations according to color.
¤ In yellow
Be careful. If you practice activities sensitive to meteorological risk or exposed to floods, phenomena usual in the region but occasionally and locally dangerous (mistral, summer storm, rising water levels, etc.) are in fact expected. Stay informed of developments.
¤ In orange
Be very vigilant. Dangerous phenomena are expected. Keep informed of developments and follow the safety advice issued by public authorities.
¤ In red
Absolute vigilance is required. Dangerous phenomena of exceptional intensity are expected. Keep yourself regularly informed of developments in the situation and strictly follow the safety instructions issued by the public authorities.
