France Issues Orange Vigilance for Thunderstorms and Heatwave Across Multiple Departments

Météo France has placed 21 departments under Orange vigilance for either thunderstorms or heatwave conditions on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The Gers department is specifically under an Orange alert for thunderstorms from 6 PM to 9 PM local time, with forecasts of wind gusts up to 90-100 km/h, rainfall rates of 10-30mm/h, and medium to large hail. The strong electrical activity could lead to forest fires due to drought conditions. Additionally, 13 departments in the southeast are under Orange vigilance for a heatwave, with 57 other departments under Yellow vigilance for either phenomenon.