Haute-Corse placed on yellow alert for “rain-flood” and “storms” from November 9 to 10

The Prefecture of Haute-Corse informs that the department will be placed on yellow alert for the “rain, floods” and “thunderstorms” parameters, as part of a “Meteorological Situation to Monitor”. This alert, issued by Météo-France, is in effect from Saturday November 9 from 6 a.m. to Sunday November 10 at least until 6 a.m., with the possibility of adjustment depending on changing conditions.

Intense rains and slow thunderstorms expected

During the day on Saturday and during the night from Saturday to Sunday, slow moving storms should break out on the eastern coast, the eastern plain and Cap Corse. These phenomena will be accompanied by intense rain, with precipitation of 30 to 50 mm per hour, while accumulations under lasting storm cells could reach 80 to 100 mm. Vigilance could be raised to a higher level if greater rainfall accumulations were confirmed by the weather forecasts.

Caution instructions

Faced with these risky conditions, the Prefecture of Haute-Corse reminds the population of the following instructions:

• Do not engage, on foot or by car, on submerged paths.
• Respect the diversions put in place by the authorities.
• Avoid shelter under trees, walks in the forest and outings in the mountains.
• In flood-prone areas, protect furniture and monitor rising water levels.
• Do not approach river banks, particularly downstream of dams.

Finally, the Prefecture recommends keeping informed of the evolution of the episode via:

• Radio France Bleu RCFM and France 3 Corse Via Stella,
• The weather vigilance service on 05 67 22 95 00,
• Or the official website vigilance.meteofrance.com .