Météo-France Issues Orange Wind Alert for Northern France, Including Paris, Ahead of Storm Austen

Météo-France has issued an orange alert for strong winds across 23 departments in northern France, including the Île-de-France region. Storm Austen is expected to bring gusts up to 100 km/h in Paris and its outskirts, and potentially 130-140 km/h in coastal areas on Friday. The alert highlights risks of property damage, power outages, and significant travel disruptions, exacerbated by trees still in leaf after a dry summer.