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Météo-France has indicated various phenomena in 59 departments on Orange and yellow alert.
Published on 04/01/2025 08:30
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Today, the majority in the North-East, Cantal, Corrèze, Creuse, Haute-Loire, Lozère as well as Puy-de-Dôme are the subject of several alerts. The following weather data was updated on January 4 at 5:04 a.m.
For the Grand-Est, Picardy, the Territoire de Belfort and Seine-Maritime, Météo-France has announced an orange snowfall alert which will locally form 1.44 cm of snow. The temperatures accompanying this episode of bitter cold will be below the reference values for the season. This orange level alert remains valid until tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. Heavy rains in 9 departments
In addition, a yellow vigilance level was announced by Météo-France due to heavy rain expected in the West. Strong winds are forecast, reaching 70 km/h. The cumulative rainfall will show 14.66 mm in places. This yellow alert will be taken into account until midnight this evening.
An avalanche alert in 4 departments
Météo-France is issuing a yellow avalanche warning for the Alps. A potential variation in weather and temperatures would also have an effect on downstream sectors. Floods could therefore affect them. It is estimated that the yellow level of this alert will end late evening at midnight.
Flood risks in 5 departments
Météo-France services have declared a yellow level “flood” alert for Calvados, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Orne and Seine-et-Marne. Residents are called to be vigilant because of the wind, accompanied by precipitation (total expected in places: 3.41 mm). People living near areas usually prone to flooding, notably the Vire, the Rémarde and the Seine, will also need to remain vigilant. This vigilance is valid until midnight during the evening.
31 departments on snowfall alert
Météo-France announces a yellow alert for snowfall in the North-East, the central East, Île-de-France, Haute-Normandie, Côte d'Opale, Cantal, Corrèze, Creuse, Haute-Loire as well as Lozère today (1.79 cm expected locally). A feeling of -19°C may accompany these snowfalls. The end of this yellow alert is expected tomorrow at 6:00 a.m.
To stay safe, follow the instructions given in the event of an alert and be cautious of the evolving situation.
- It is advisable to:
- under no circumstances touch electrical wires that have fallen to the ground
- protect yourself from falls and protect others by clearing snow and salting the sidewalks in front of your home, while avoiding blocking water drains
- protect your water pipes against freezing
- install generators outside the house
- stay safe at home
- do not use combustion heaters continuously
Consult weather alerts in detail with our real-time map.
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