France Experiences Ongoing Heatwave and Thunderstorm Threat

Eastern France is enduring an exceptional heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some regions, comparable to the intensity of August 2003. As the heat shifts eastward, cooler air from the west is bringing a risk of violent thunderstorms, initially in the northwest and later in the southwest. Multiple departments are under red and orange vigilance for heat, and orange for thunderstorms, indicating significant public safety concerns.