Western France Under Orange Alert for Severe Thunderstorms

Météo-France has placed 12 departments in western France under an orange vigilance for strong thunderstorms, effective from 18:00 local time. The forecast indicates significant stormy conditions, potentially bringing medium to large hail (2-5 cm), heavy rainfall up to 30mm per hour, and wind gusts reaching 80 km/h, posing risks to local communities.