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Avalanches, floods and snowfall at yellow level were announced by Météo-France for 16 departments.
Published on 15/12/2024 06:00
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Today, we will have to be careful in the Alps, in the western half of the Pyrenees, in the Aisne, in the Ardennes, in the Marne, in the Oise, in the Cantal, in Corrèze, in the Creuse, in Haute -Loire, in the Loire and in Puy-de-Dôme. In fact, several alerts are in progress. The following weather data was updated on December 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Avalanches in 6 departments
An avalanche risk is indicated by a yellow alert for the Alps as well as the western half of the Pyrenees. The unstable snowpack risks causing slides and avalanches at any time. Added to this alert are potential changes in weather and temperatures that could cause flooding downstream. Be careful. The end of this yellow alert is set for this evening at midnight.
A flood alert in 4 departments
In addition, Météo-France services have declared a yellow level “flood” vigilance for the Aisne, the Ardennes, the Marne and the Oise. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to the wind, accompanied by precipitation (total expected locally: 0.01 mm). People living near areas usually prone to flooding, such as the Crise, the Rhône and the Seine, will also need to remain vigilant. This vigilance is valid until the end of the evening at midnight.
6 departments on snowfall alert
Yellow alert for Cantal, Corrèze, Creuse, Haute-Loire, Loire as well as Puy-de-Dôme which will experience snowfall during the day, which will deposit in places a light layer of snow of 0.38 cm. This snowy episode is logically accompanied by bitter cold and values below seasonal norms, with a minimum temperature of -4°C. This yellow alert will be taken into consideration until this morning at 9:00 a.m.
To stay safe, follow the rules given in the event of an alert and be vigilant as the situation evolves.
- Cautionary instructions should be taken into account:
- immobilized on the road, leave your vehicle only on orders from the authorities
- stay safe at home
- stay informed with the authorities
- do not use combustion heaters continuously
- obliged to take the road, notify your loved ones of your departure and destination and equip yourself with special equipment
- under no circumstances touch electrical wires that have fallen to the ground
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