Météo France has placed Nièvre on yellow alert for rain and flooding for the day of Wednesday October 9.
The Kirk depression will have repercussions on the Nivernaise weather. Just one day after a yellow alert for thunderstorms, Météo France placed Nièvre on a yellow rain-flood alert for the day of Wednesday, October 9, from 6 a.m. until midnight.
Kirk Depression: winds up to 150 km/h, 25 departments on orange alert
“A significant rainy episode” should be expected. The department is also placed on wind yellow vigilance between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday October 9.
What is alertness?
“Meteorological vigilance is designed to inform the population and public authorities in the event of dangerous weather phenomena in mainland France, explains Météo-France. It aims to draw everyone’s attention to the potential dangers of a meteorological situation and to raise awareness precautions to protect yourself.”
Here are the recommendations according to color
¤ In yellow
Pay attention. If you practice activities sensitive to meteorological risk or exposed to floods, phenomena usual in the region, but occasionally and locally dangerous (mistral, summer storm, rising water levels, etc.) are in fact expected. Stay informed of developments.
¤ In orange
Be very vigilant. Dangerous phenomena are expected. Keep informed of developments and follow the safety advice issued by public authorities.
¤ In red
Absolute vigilance is required. Dangerous phenomena of exceptional intensity are expected. Keep yourself regularly informed of developments in the situation and strictly follow the safety instructions issued by the public authorities.
