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46 departments have been placed on yellow alert by Météo-France. Indeed, various phenomena are expected.
Published on 19/12/2024 06:00
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Today, from the Alps to the Pyrenees, the Normandy and Breton coasts, the Ardennes, the Aube, the Bas-Rhin, the Marne, the Meurthe-et-Moselle, the Meuse, the Moselle, the Landes and the North make up the subject of several alerts. Here is the status of weather alerts at 3:07 p.m. on December 18.
A strong wind alert in 29 departments
Météo-France warns of the episode of violent winds forecast in the North-East, on the Normandy and Breton coasts, in Ain, in Gers, in Puy-de-Dôme and in Landes due to poor conditions . Violent winds of 79 km/h will blow in gusts very early in the morning.
Heavy rains in 2 departments
Météo-France announces a yellow vigilance level for Doubs and Jura due to heavy rain. Precipitation (21.02 mm) is forecast locally.
8 departments on avalanche alert
In addition, the snow cover will be very unstable in the Alps and the Pyrenees. The snow will be wet, fresh, and spontaneous snow slides may occur. At the same time, changes in temperature and weather could accelerate snow melt, and nearby streams could respond downstream, leading to possible flooding.
Risks of snowfall in 8 departments
Yellow alert for the Rhône valley, Allier, Cantal as well as the Rhône which will experience snowfall during the day, which will locally deposit a light layer of snow of 1.55 cm. This snowy episode is inevitably accompanied by bitter cold and values below seasonal norms, with a minimum temperature of -8°C.
The alerts in progress today will end at the end of the evening at midnight.
Keep yourself regularly informed of developments in the situation and pay attention to the security rules issued by the public authorities.
- It is advisable to remember these safety instructions:
- do not use combustion heaters continuously
- under no circumstances touch electrical wires that have fallen to the ground
- protect your water pipes against freezing
- on the road, scrupulously respect deviations and traffic instructions
- protect yourself from falls and protect others by clearing snow and salting the sidewalks in front of your home, while avoiding blocking water drains
- install generators outside the house
Consult weather alerts in detail with our real-time map.
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