HEAT WAVE. July 14 and a hot weekend in sight in France, especially in the southern half with temperatures above 35 degrees. Find all the advice, latest news and weather forecasts city by city.
The essential
- On July 14, 2022, France is hot! Seven departments were placed on Wednesday in heat wave orange vigilance and 27 in yellow vigilance by Météo France (i.e. three more than on Tuesday), leading to a series of measures, to be found in our file on the heat wave plan. Further announcements are expected on Thursday.
- A little respite in sight? The northern half of France will see temperatures drop (a little) this weekend, while 35 degrees will still be exceeded in the southern half. We expect 36 degrees in Bordeaux, 37 in Mont-de-Marsan, 35 in Toulouse and Lyon. Also note the 35 degrees expected in Strasbourg this Thursday before a drop in temperatures on Friday.
- The respite will be short-lived since Météo France announces a lasting heat wave with high temperatures are still expected Monday July 18 and Tuesday July 19 throughout the territory, or even Wednesday July 20 in the East.
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Questions answers
Which system D to cool your home tonight?
If your house or apartment is an oven this July 14, here’s a tip to lower the temperature a little if you don’t have an air conditioner. Place a bottle of frozen water in front or behind your fan. Another tip: wet your bath towel and hang it on your window as soon as the temperatures have dropped. Sensation of freshness guaranteed!
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The cold shower, a fake good idea to cool off?
When it is very hot, the temptation is great to take an icy shower. It is a mistake ! A cold shower will have the opposite effect of cooling you down because your body will fight against the cold by producing heat. Forget this idea, and prefer a warm or hot shower. A shower with a normal temperature will cool you more and lower your body temperature. It’s the same for babies, too cold a shower can be dangerous. Do not take a bath with water that is too cold, it should never be more than two degrees difference with body temperature.
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But by the way, when can we talk about a heat wave?
To speak of a heat wave, the temperatures must be five degrees higher than normal for the season, day and night, and this for at least three days and three nights. The heat wave temperature threshold therefore differs according to the departments and regions. Heat waves most often occur in France in July and August. We must be vigilant from the month of June. High temperatures, even above seasonal norms, do not necessarily mean a heat wave. Most often, these are heat waves.
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Have there been more heat waves in recent years?
France is experiencing its 45th heat wave recorded since 1947. Above all, meteorologists are warning of the recurrence of the phenomenon in the 21st century since there are more heat waves between 2006 and 2022 than during the previous six decades, recalls France TV Info this Thursday July 14th.
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Which departments are on orange alert this Thursday morning?
Météo-France should update its heatwave vigilance map this Thursday, July 14 in the afternoon. For the time being, and following the alert given on Wednesday, seven departments are on heat wave orange vigilance: Ardèche, Drôme, Haute-Garonne, Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne, Tarn and Tarn-et -Garonne.
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What’s the forecast for the weekend? Meteo-France alert
“A new extension of very hot weather towards the north is expected from Saturday, intensifying on Sunday and especially on Monday”, warns Météo France this Thursday, July 14.
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What are the dangers of the heat wave on your health?
Exposing yourself to heat for too long is bad for our body, we all know that. But what are the risks involved?
- Dehydration;
- Sunstroke ;
- Heat cramps;
- An exhaustion;
- Heat stroke;
- Nausea;
- Severe headaches;
- Fever ;
- Aggravation of certain diseases.
In case of symptoms, call 15.
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What foods to avoid in hot weather?
This July 14, forget certain foods and drinks such as:
- Charcuterie and cheese boards;
- Red meat ;
- Beer and other alcoholic beverages;
- sodas;
- Coffee and tea;
- Ice cream (prefer fruit sorbets);
- Pizzas and burgers;
- The sweets ;
- The chips
In short, we avoid foods that are too fatty, salty or sweet, but also alcohol.
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What does the Météo France forecast announce for the next few days?
[FIN DU DIRECT] – On its Twitter account, Météo France has published an animation to show the forecasts for the evolution of the heat wave in Europe. Thus, it is easy to observe that the North will be relatively spared from Thursday to Saturday. On the other hand, the South will always be under the yoke of high temperatures
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What is the weather forecast for the weekend in France?
Temperatures rose crescendo over the week and the weekend promises to be hot, especially in the southern half since Friday will be much more pleasant in the northern half. We expect between 30 and 35 degrees in the southern half on Thursday July 14, between 29 and 36 degrees on Friday (maximum expected in the Hérault). Same thing Saturday and Sunday where the thermometer could rise to 37 degrees in Toulouse. In the northern half, Friday will be the most pleasant day with 23 to 30 degrees maximum. Same amplitude on Saturday July 16 before the return of the heat on Sunday when 30 degrees will again be reached in many cities. Adopt the right gestures from the first heat, and follow the recommendations.
#Heat wave Between Thursday and Friday on the northern half, temperatures will drop below 30°C. Only the south of France is affected by temperatures exceeding 35°C.
They will start to rise again throughout France from Saturday.https://t.co/qXJbI6lWCt pic.twitter.com/CglDj1dZsy— Meteo-France (@meteofrance) July 13, 2022
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Météo France published its new heatwave vigilance map on Wednesday. Are you concerned?
When will the heatwave end?
It is still difficult to define an end date for the coming heat wave, the forecasts being refined day by day. For the moment, Météo France announces a scorching weekend in a large part of the south, and Monday is likely to be very hot almost everywhere in France. Temperatures should then gradually drop, even if they will still be high on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 in the East before dropping a little. This heat wave therefore promises to be intense and long-lasting.
Heat wave: what are the forecasts for Paris?
The mercury will gradually rise, and you will be hot in the days to come in Paris and Ile-de-France. Here is the forecast from Meteo France:
- Thursday July 14: morning: 23 degrees / afternoon: 31 degrees / night: 19 degrees
- Friday July 15: morning: 20 degrees / afternoon: 27 degrees / night: 20 degrees
- Weekend of July 16 and 17: weekend cooler than expected with 27 degrees expected on Saturday and 29 on Sunday.
Heat wave: what is the weather forecast for Lyon?
- Thursday July 14: morning: 25 degrees / afternoon: 35 degrees / night: 25 degrees
- Friday July 15: morning: 26 degrees / afternoon: 34 degrees / night: 25 degrees
- Weekend of July 16 and 17: 31 degrees are expected on Saturday and 32 maximum on Sunday July 17.
Heat wave: what is the weather forecast for Bordeaux?
- Thursday July 14: morning: 25 degrees / afternoon: 36 degrees / night: 23 degrees
- Friday July 15: 24 degrees / afternoon: 35 degrees / night: 24 degrees
- Weekend of July 16 and 17: 35 degrees are expected on Saturday and Sunday July 17.
Heat wave: what is the weather forecast for Toulouse?
- Thursday July 14: morning: 25 degrees / afternoon: 35 degrees / night: 25 degrees
- Friday July 15: morning: 23 degrees / afternoon: 35 degrees / night: 25 degrees
- Weekend of July 16 and 17: 36 degrees are expected on Saturday and maximum peaks of 37 on Sunday July 17.
Heat wave: what is the weather forecast for Marseille?
- Thursday July 14: morning: 26 degrees / afternoon: 30 degrees / night: 21 degrees
- Friday July 15: morning: 25 degrees / afternoon: 33 degrees / night: 24 degrees
- Weekend of July 16 and 17: the maximum temperatures expected are between 31 and 32 degrees.
Heat wave: what is the weather forecast for Nantes?
- Thursday July 14: morning: 23 degrees / afternoon: 31 degrees / night: 19 degrees
- Friday July 15: morning: 19 degrees / afternoon: 29 degrees / night: 21 degrees
- Weekend of July 16 and 17: the maximum forecast is 30 on Saturday and 32 on Sunday at the hottest of the day.
Heat wave, heat peak, heat wave and heat dome: what are the differences?
Heat wave and heat wave are two different things. To speak of a heat wave, temperatures must be 5 degrees higher than normal for the season, day and night, and this for at least 3 days and 3 nights. The heat wave temperature threshold therefore differs according to the departments and regions. Heat waves most often occur in France in July and August. We must be vigilant from the month of June. High temperatures, even above seasonal norms, do not necessarily mean a heat wave. most often these are heat waves.
The term heat peak is more to be used during a sudden rise in temperature, whereas a heat wave corresponds to a longer episode. Météo France judges that a heat wave is in progress when temperatures above the monthly average are detected by more than three degrees Celsius, for at least three days.
Last term often mentioned these days when talking about these scorching temperatures, that of a heat dome. A heat dome settled over almost the entire country this May 2022. This meteorological phenomenon is explained by a large mass of hot air from Morocco and Spain, trapped by atmospheric pressure. This usually occurs in summer, but also in spring. This results in scorching heat.
You should know that Météo-France provides several levels of heat wave vigilance: level 1 (green) corresponds to a “seasonal watch”, level 2 (yellow) to a “heat warning” and it is level 3 (orange) which corresponds to the “heat wave alert”. Finally level 4 (red), the highest, determines “maximum mobilization”. In summer, it is not uncommon for several departments to be placed on orange or red alert for the heat wave.
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