France Issues Heatwave Alert, Anticipates Weekend Storms

Météo-France has issued an orange heatwave alert for 80 departments, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C and nighttime records broken. The country also faces a high forest fire risk in 50 departments. Storms, possibly with hail and strong winds, are forecast for the weekend, which may alleviate the heat. This situation highlights the dual challenge of extreme heat and severe weather impacting public safety and daily life.