France Experiences Severe Storms and Heatwave, Raising Wildfire Concerns

Météo-France has issued 10 orange alerts for storms and several yellow warnings across France, forecasting gales up to 100 km/h and hail. Concurrently, 21 departments are under heatwave alerts, with temperatures reaching 38°C in the Rhône Valley. These combined conditions, alongside dry vegetation and Mistral winds, are significantly increasing the risk of forest fires.