France experiences easing heatwave, with widespread storms forecast for the weekend

Météo-France announced that France's heatwave, which saw temperatures up to 40°C, has peaked and is now subsiding as cooler air moves in. This weekend, storms are anticipated to spread across much of the country, particularly impacting mountainous regions, the Rhône Valley, Alps, Provence, and the Mediterranean coast. This shift marks a significant change in weather patterns following a period of extreme heat.