Météo France has placed the departments of Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers and Pyrénées-Atlantiques on yellow alert for floods, storms and rain for this Sunday, June 9. And the Haute Garonne on yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain-flooding.
This Sunday, June 9, Météo France placed several departments on alert due to severe weather conditions. In the southwest, Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers and Pyrénées-Atlantiques are under yellow alert for floods, thunderstorms and rain-flooding, while Haute-Garonne is on yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain-flooding. In the south-east, the departments of Vaucluse, Gard, Haute-Loire, Ardèche, Drôme and Isère have been placed on orange alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain.
The region is currently influenced by a warm and humid air mass. This instability is exacerbated by an altitude depression coming from Spain, creating conditions conducive to heavily rainy storms in the southwest of the country.
Violent Thunderstorms in the Midi-Pyrénées
Last night, intense thunderstorms swept through the west of Midi-Pyrénées, with significant electrical activity and sustained precipitation. Here are some notable readings since the start of the event:
- Montreal (Gers) : 89.2 mm of rain
- Condom (Gers) : 49.5 mm of rain
- Lomné (Hautes-Pyrénées) : 54.4 mm of rain
Over the last few hours, the weather has become dry again in these departments, allowing a temporary calm.
Persistent Precipitation in the Landes
In the Landes, although precipitation has decreased in intensity, it continues to occur. The readings indicate significant accumulations since the start of the event:
- Urgons (Landes) : 135.4 mm of rain
- Parleboscq (Landes) : 92.6 mm of rain
Additional precipitation of 10 to 20 mm is expected in the morning in these already heavily affected areas.
The forecast for this Sunday, June 9
Thunderstorms
An intense stormy episode is forecast for this afternoon in the Rhône valley and Haute-Loire. These storms will be accompanied by heavy precipitation and significant electrical activity. Local accumulations of 80 to 100 mm are expected in a short time, which requires particular vigilance.
Rain and flood risks
Intense rain observed last night in the southwest and expected today in the southeast poses an increased risk of flooding, particularly in areas already affected by previous storms. Local authorities recommend staying informed and taking necessary steps to protect yourself.
Precautionary Measures
Faced with these difficult weather conditions, Météo France reiterates the importance of following safety instructions and remaining vigilant, in particular:
- Avoid unnecessary travel to affected areas.
- Do not drive onto flooded roads.
- Secure property likely to be damaged by bad weather.
- Follow updates and recommendations from local authorities.
For more detailed and real-time information, consult Météo France weather reports.
