Météo-France Issues Orange Thunderstorm Warning for 12 French Departments

Météo-France has issued an orange thunderstorm alert for 12 departments in western and central France, effective from Wednesday evening until early Thursday. The warning anticipates severe weather, including large hail (2-5 cm), heavy rain (up to 30 mm/hour), and strong winds (80-100 km/h). This alert is significant for public safety and infrastructure, following recent destructive storms in the region.