France Issues Thunderstorm Alerts for Multiple Regions

Météo-France has issued an orange thunderstorm alert for 12 western and central departments, with significant risks including hail (2-5 cm), heavy rainfall up to 30 mm/hour, and strong wind gusts (80-100 km/h). Paris and the Île-de-France region are under a yellow alert for Thursday, indicating a contained but real risk of thunderstorm showers and gusts. This could lead to localized damage and disruption.