France Faces Dual Threat of Heatwave and Severe Thunderstorms

Météo-France has placed 64 departments under orange vigilance due to an ongoing heatwave. Concurrently, numerous thunderstorms are forecast for southern France on Saturday, with the strongest anticipated in Provence and Roussillon. These storms could bring significant rainfall, wind gusts of 60-80 km/h, and localized hail, adding to the complex weather situation.