Météo France has placed Nièvre on orange alert for risk of thunderstorms for the evening of Saturday June 29.
The Nièvre department will be placed on orange alert for the risk of thunderstorms on Saturday June 28, from 6 p.m.
Météo France indicates: “A more widespread stormy deterioration then rises from the south. It reaches the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region around 6 p.m. then the Grand-Est region around 8 p.m. before continuing its progress towards the north.”
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“Particularly virulent” storms and wind gusts ranging from 80 to 100 km/h should be expected.
What is vigilance?
“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 are involved in activities that are sensitive to weather risks or exposed to flooding, phenomena that are common in the region but occasionally and locally dangerous (mistral, summer storms, rising waters, etc.) are indeed expected. Keep yourself informed of developments in the situation.
¤ In orange
Be very vigilant. Dangerous phenomena are expected. Stay informed of the evolving situation and follow the safety advice issued by the public authorities.
¤ In red
Absolute vigilance is required. Dangerous phenomena of exceptional intensity are expected. Keep yourself regularly informed of the development of the situation and strictly follow the safety instructions issued by the public authorities.
