Strong winds are expected to continue to sweep several regions of France this Monday, November 25. Seven departments are thus kept on orange vigilance compared to nine in the morning. Gusts reaching up to 120 km/h are expected, leading to risks of power outages, road disruptions and material damage, reports Météo France.
Violent winds linked to depression “Bert” will continue to blow strongly this Monday, November 25, particularly affecting the southwest and center-east of the country, Météo France relays. After a weekend marked by intense squalls, particularly in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques where gusts of up to 186 km/h were recorded in Iraty, the situation remains worrying.
Seven departments are kept on orange alert for violent winds, compared to nine in the morning, according to the Météo-France bulletin published Monday, November 25 at 12 p.m. Allier and Puy-de-Dôme are no longer on orange alert. While the strong winds due to Storm Bert should begin to weaken this afternoon in France, Ain, Isère, Jura, Loire, Haute-Loire, Rhône and Saône-et-Loire remain on orange alert.
Powerful winds until Monday afternoon, precautions to take
These violent winds will affect several areas, notably the Gier valley and Lyonnais, before gradually easing. A lull is expected on Monday afternoon, first in the Pyrenees, then in the Massif Central, and finally in the Lyonnais and Saône-et-Loire sectors. However, gusts are likely to have significant consequences: power and telephone outages, falling branches or objects, as well as disruptions to road transport, particularly on the secondary network and in wooded areas.
Faced with these weather conditions, the authorities are calling for vigilance. It is recommended to limit travel, secure exposed property and not work on roofs. Residents of the affected areas are also invited to stay informed via official channels.
In ski resorts, winds could disrupt the operation of ski lifts, impacting on-site activities. While the alert remains in effect, residents of the affected areas should remain cautious to avoid any risks linked to this severe windy episode.
