This Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Paris and the whole of Île-de-France are placed on yellow alert by Météo France due to possible violent winds expected at the end of the day. Gusts of up to 75 km/h are expected, particularly in the west of the Ile-de-France region. We take stock of the forecasts.
The start of 2025 promises to be turbulent in the north of France. Due to the arrival of a new disturbance, a gust of wind is announced for the New Year. The high pressures which have governed the weather over France in recent days will give way at the beginning of January to more disturbed weather under the pressure of several low pressure centers circulating from the British Isles to the North Sea and the Baltic » warns Météo France.
Also, the meteorological service places 23 departments of France in yellow alert “ vent violent » ce Wednesday January 1, 2025. In detail, the Breton departments are concerned (Finistère, Morbihan, Côtes-d’Armor and Ille-et-Vilaine), but also Manche, Calvados, Orne, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Seine-Maritime, Somme, Pas-de-Calais, Nord, Aisne and Oise.
Paris and the whole of Île-de-France (Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val-d’Oise) are also placed on yellow alert for a risk of « strong winds » this Wednesday. According to Météo France, this windy episode could begin around 7 p.m. this January 1.
In the afternoon, some gusts could still reach 65 km/h, particularly in Yvelines, Val-d’Oise and Essonne. But these winds will strengthen in the evening. “ At the end of the evening, the rain will reach the Paris region with also a strengthening of the wind up to 70/80 km/h », warns Météo France. In the inner suburbs, winds of up to 70 km/h are expected.
During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, these gusts will remain intense over a large part of the Ile-de-France region. The return to less turbulent weather is expected during the day of Thursday January 2, 2025.
Advice and precautions in Île-de-France
In the Paris region, authorities are calling for vigilance, particularly in wooded areas where gusts can weaken branches and trees. Here are some essential recommendations:
- Secure your exterior objects likely to be blown away by the wind.
- Limit your travelespecially near wooded areas.
- Avoid activities at height or near watercourses.
