Passage of the department into YELLOW vigilance with weather situation to monitor for WIND and special instructions for the attention of Christmas market organizers and boat owners.
Météo France places the Var on YELLOW vigilance with weather situation to monitor for wind, Friday December 20 from 4 a.m. to noon.
Weather report
The north to northwest wind blows in gusts at 90-110 km/h over a large part of the department, occasionally a little more on the Crêtes and exposed areas (Toulon hinterland, Pays de Fayence, Dracénie) – https:/ /vigilance.meteofrance.fr
> The prefect draws the attention of the organizers of the Christmas markets and end-of-year festivities. He asks them to ensure the security of the capitals and barnums which
can expose the population and professionals to danger.
> Boat owners must also ensure that they are properly secured.
Advice on behavior in case of strong winds
• Limit your travel. Limit your speed on roads and motorways, particularly if you are driving a vehicle or vehicle sensitive to the effects of wind.
• Do not walk in the forest and on the coast.
• In town, be vigilant of possible falling objects.
• Do not work on roofs and under no circumstances touch electrical wires that have fallen to the ground.
• Store or secure objects sensitive to the effects of wind or likely to be damaged.
• It is essential to install generators outside buildings.
