Météo France has issued an orange warning for 25 departments due to a high risk of violent thunderstorms this Saturday, June 27 at the end of the day. Weather forecasts indicate particularly severe conditions, with intense rain, powerful gusts of wind and hail.
Focus on Burgundy
The Burgundy region will be particularly affected by this weather deterioration. The storms forecast for Saturday are likely to reach their peak at the end of the day, bringing violent weather phenomena.
Forecast details
The expected storms are of rare virulence and could cause considerable damage. Here are the main things to remember:
- Wind gusts : Strong winds could reach speeds of 80 to 100 km/h, with possible peaks around 110 km/h.
- Hail : Large hail is expected, increasing the risk of property damage.
- Precipitation : Impressive rainfall accumulations are forecast, with up to 40 mm in less than an hour and up to 80 mm over the entire storm episode.
According to Météo France, depression Anna, responsible for this week’s heat wave, will cross the country at the end of the day this Saturday. Its passage will cause severe and widespread stormy weather, with a significant risk of violent phenomena. These persistent storms will last until Sunday morning, but a return to calm is expected according to Météo France in Côte-d’Or on Sunday morning.
