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Yellow Alert for Heat Waves and Severe Thunderstorms in France

By Caroline J., Audrey L., Cécile D., Graziella L. · Photos by My B. · Published on September 11, 2023 at 7:36 a.m.

This Monday, September 11, 2023, Météo France still places 24 departments in France on yellow alert for heat waves. Over a large part of western France, the weather is expected to turn stormy. Also, the meteorological service places 53 departments on yellow alert for storms this Monday and 67 for the day of Tuesday September 12. Paris and the seven other Ile-de-France departments are affected by this risk of violent storms. We take stock of the weather forecast.

L’intense heat wave which has been established in France in recent days is about to end. This Monday September 11 2023, Meteo France still places 24 departments in yellow alert for heatwave, including those in the Ile-de-France region. “This Monday, in Île-de-France/Centre-Val-De-Loire, maximum temperatures will range from 29 to 33°C“, compared to around 35°C this weekend, indicates the meteorological service.

Also, at the start of the week, severe thunderstorms are waiting. “Occasionally strong thunderstorms are expected this Monday around the Nouvelle-Aquitaine/Hauts de France axis, putting an end to the heatwave episode of the previous days” announcement Meteo France which therefore places this Monday September 11 53 departments of France in yellow alert for thunderstorms et 67 others for the day of Tuesday September 12, 2023. “Occasionally strong thunderstorms (with hail, heavy rain, gusts of wind) are expected on Monday in the departments currently placed on yellow alert (thunderstorms), from New Aquitaine to Hauts de France. A first salvo will go up from the north of Aquitaine towards the north of the country in the morning and during the day. The second salvo which should be organized in the early evening in the southwest could be more virulent than the first. A worsening of the level of vigilance cannot be ruled out in certain departments. It is important to be attentive to the situation.” precise Meteo France.

What about the Ile-de-France region? Will thunder roar? in Paris et Ile-de-France ? According to the forecasts of Meteo France, it is very likely. While a drop significant temperatures are forecast for this Tuesdaythe weather could well turn stormy this Monday.

In Ile-de-Franceall departments are thus concerned by this yellow alert for thunderstorms. Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Seine-et-Marne and Val-d’Oise are therefore called to be vigilant these Monday September 11 and Tuesday September 12, 2023, due to risks violent thunderstorms announced in the coming hours.

According to Meteo Francethese storms could affect the 8 departments of Île-de-France this Monday from 1 p.m. and continue throughout the day and evening, to continue during the day of Tuesday September 12.

During these periods of bad weather, Meteo France recommends paying attention to thunderstorms, which are synonymous with danger. here are some recommendations to follow as a precaution:

limit your movements, do not go out with an umbrella, take shelter under a building, avoid touching electrical wires on the ground, stay away from poles, gates, trees and watercourses, by car, avoid wooded areas.
2023-09-11 21:39:24
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