October 8, 2024, by The Editorial Team
At the start of the week, turbulent weather is hitting a large part of the country. Météo France has issued an orange alert for rain-flooding in 11 departments, while several others are placed on yellow alert for the risk of flooding, strong winds and violent thunderstorms.
Chaotic weather since Sunday
Since Sunday, France has been experiencing difficult weather conditions, with heavy rain, violent thunderstorms and strong winds. This Tuesday, October 8, 11 departments are particularly concerned by an orange alert for rain-flooding, including the Alpes-Maritimesthe Gardthe Lozereand several others located in the regions ofIsèreof Jura and the Saône-et-Loire.
Strong winds and risk of flooding
In addition to the risks of flooding, several departments have been placed in yellow vigilance for floods and violent storms. The wind, although moderate over the majority of the territory, can reach peaks of 60 km/h on the Atlantic coasts. Precipitation should also be monitored, particularly in the northeast of the country, where regular showers are expected throughout the day.
Here is the list of departments currently on alert orange for rain-flood:
- Alpes-Maritimes
- Gard
- Lozere
- Ardeche
- Hautes-Alpes
- Isère
- Ain
- Rhône
- Loire
- Jura
- Saône-et-Loire
Vigilance jaune for floods, strong winds and violent storms concerns several departments, but here is a general list of regions often affected in this type of alert:
- North-west of France (Brittany, Normandy)
- South-west (New Aquitaine, Occitanie)
- Northeast (Grand Est)
- Certain areas of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions
For precise and up-to-date information on the specific departments on yellow alert, it is recommended to regularly consult Météo France.
Forecast for the afternoon and night
During the afternoon, storms are expected to continue in the south-east of France, while extending towards the north-west. The temperatures, for their part, will be between 12 and 23 degreeswith higher values in the south of the country, particularly in Perpignan. In the evening, thunderstorms will persist in the northwest, while other regions should benefit from clearings. During the night, rains will affect part of the southwest and center of the country, while the rest of the territory will remain calm.
Conditions expected for the next few days
The weather is expected to remain unsettled for the coming days, with gusts of wind can reach up to 80 km/h in certain regions, notably on the tip of Brittany. Nighttime temperatures will vary between 8 and 21 degreeswith minimums on the side of Gap and expected maximums at Biarritz.
Monitoring this situation remains essential, as flash floods can still occur in the most affected areas.
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