France Issues Orange Alerts for Severe Thunderstorms and Heatwave

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Published: 2026-08-26T22:00:00Z
Category: weather
Source: Météo-France
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Météo-France has placed several departments under orange alert for severe thunderstorms from August 26th to 27th, anticipating strong winds, heavy rainfall, and large hail. Additionally, Corsica is under an orange alert for a heatwave. These warnings advise residents to take precautions like limiting travel and securing property, highlighting potential public safety and property risks due to extreme weather conditions.

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