Today, all of France (with the exception of Corsica, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pyrénées-Orientales, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and Vaucluse) is the subject of several alerts . This bulletin uses weather reports updated on November 21 at 9:14 a.m.
A strong wind alert in 23 departments
Météo-France has issued an orange alert bulletin for the Atlantic coasts, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Charente, Creuse, Haute-Vienne, Indre, Maine-et-Loire as well as Vienna due to violent winds with gusts reaching 127 km/h in the evening.
Risks of snowfall in 33 departments
In addition, during the day, snowfall could affect the Normandy and Breton coasts, Île-de-France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Aube, Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Haut-Rhin, Haute-Marne, Hautes-Alpes, Loir-et-Cher, Loiret and the Vosges. They will leave behind a layer of 4.18 cm locally. The very strong wind could cause snowdrifts. Biting temperatures will be associated with this episode of snow, with feelings sometimes reaching -9°C.
Strong winds in 33 departments
Météo-France has set up a yellow vigilance level in the western half, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, in the Alpes-Maritimes, in Doubs, in Jura, in Lozère, in Nièvre, in Saône-et- Loire, in Gard as well as in Hérault, due to violent winds with gusts recording 127 km/h during the evening.
10 departments on heavy rain alert
Météo-France announces a yellow vigilance level for Savoie, Côte d'Argent, Aveyron, Corrèze, Dordogne, Ain, Cantal and Isère due to heavy rain. Rain (22.83 mm) is expected in places and the wind will be gusty, reaching 127 km/h.
Avalanche risks in 6 departments
The snow cover will be very unstable in the Alps as well as in the Alpes-Maritimes. The snow will be wet, fresh, and spontaneous snow slides may occur. At the same time, changes in temperature and weather could accelerate the melting of snow, and surrounding watercourses could react downstream, causing potential flooding.
Floods in 10 departments
In addition, Météo-France services have announced yellow level “flood” vigilance for Lorraine, Dordogne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Aisne, Ardennes, Deux-Sèvres and Vendée. Residents are called to be extremely vigilant due to very strong winds of up to 109 km/h, accompanied by precipitation (total expected in places: 20.9 mm). People living next to areas usually prone to flooding, including the Elle, Marne, Rhône and Lay, will also need to remain vigilant.
5 departments on marine submersion alert
An alert bulletin issued by Météo-France predicts submersion waves for the Aquitaine coasts and the Alpes-Maritimes coupled with gusts of up to 112 km/h in the middle of the afternoon.
A snowfall alert in 20 departments
Météo-France declares a yellow alert for snowfall for the northeast half, Maine-et-Loire and Morbihan today (6.88 cm expected locally). The very strong wind could make it likely that snowdrifts will form on the roads. A feeling of -11°C may accompany these snowfalls.
The duration of planned alerts is similar from one region to another. According to Météo-France, they will end during the evening at midnight.
Keep yourself informed frequently of the progress of the situation and pay attention to the safety instructions issued by public authorities.
- It is recommended to:
- do not use combustion heaters continuously
- do not undertake any travel, except those absolutely essential
- install generators outside the house
- provide emergency lighting and stock up on drinking water
- stay informed with the authorities
- immobilized on the road, leave your vehicle only on orders from the authorities
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