The Nièvre department will be placed on Orange alert for snow and ice on Thursday November 21. Météo France announces delicate weather conditions.
After placing more than twenty departments in France on orange alert for snow and ice, Météo France has just updated its forecasts: Nièvre will be affected, Thursday November 21, from midday until midnight.
The department is also affected by a yellow warning for winds on Thursday, November 21, from 3 p.m.
Orange snow and ice alert for 28 departments, gusts “could exceed 100 km/h” expected
“On Thursday, the CAETANO depression will cross France from west to east, and will cause snowfall to the north of its trajectory on an axis going from North Brittany/Normandy to the Grand-Est,” warns Météo France.
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 raise awareness precautions to protect yourself.”
Here are the recommendations according to color
¤ In yellow
Pay attention. 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.
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