Southern France Departments Under Orange Alert for Severe Weather

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Published: 2026-10-06T22:00:00Z
Category: weather
Source: Météo-France (via The Connexion)
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Météo-France has issued tier-three orange warnings for severe storms and flash flooding across the Gard, Hérault, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Var departments in Southern France. These alerts began October 6 at 22:00 UTC and are expected to continue into Wednesday. Residents are advised to prepare for potential travel disruptions, power outages, and property damage, highlighting the significant impact on daily life and infrastructure.

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