Météo-France Issues Yellow Weather Alert for Wind and Thunderstorms in 11 Regions

Météo-France has placed 11 French departments under a yellow weather alert for Friday, October 9, 2026. Seven departments are at risk of strong winds, with gusts exceeding 70 km/h on the Normandy coast and strengthening Mistral and Tramontane winds in the south. Four departments, including the Mediterranean coast and Corsica, face thunderstorm vigilance, with activity expected to organize from 6 AM local time. This alert signals potentially disruptive weather conditions across parts of France.