France Issues Dual Orange Alerts for Heatwave and Severe Storms

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Published: 2026-08-09
Category: weather
Source: Météo-France
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Météo-France has issued Orange alerts across France, covering 13 departments for a heatwave and 8 southwestern departments for violent thunderstorms. Temperatures are forecast to reach 38°C, with storms potentially bringing hail and wind gusts up to 110 km/h. These alerts highlight significant public safety concerns and potential disruptions from extreme weather conditions.

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