France Faces Severe Heatwave, Elevated Wildfire Risk, and Anticipated Storms

France is experiencing an intensifying heatwave, with 80 departments under an orange alert and temperatures potentially reaching 40°C. This extreme heat has significantly raised wildfire risk across many departments, with one fire in Landes already burning 2,700 acres and forcing 500 evacuations. Incoming storms this weekend could bring hail, strong winds, and intense rainfall, adding further weather challenges.