The weather is becoming a real concern today, as Météo France has placed 13 departments, including the Alpes-Maritimes, under orange alert due to storms and flooding rains. In addition, 39 departments are under yellow alert, reinforcing the warning about the extreme weather conditions that are looming. The consequences are already being felt with school closures, evacuations, and increased vigilance across the entire territory.
This Thursday, October 17, the weather vigilance intensifies with 13 departments under orange alert due to significant risks of storms and flooding rains, particularly affecting the Alpes-Maritimes. Alongside this, 39 departments are under yellow alert, indicating the need to remain cautious in the face of specific weather conditions. Here’s an overview of the current situation to better understand these weather alerts.
Departments Concerned by the Orange Alert
Météo France has decided to raise the alert level for several departments in the south of the country, placing regions such as Gard, Lozère, and Ardèche under orange alert. The prefect has announced that several schools, especially in the Alpes-Maritimes, will be closed as a precaution, highlighting the seriousness of the situation that could still evolve. Local authorities are taking measures to protect the population in light of forecasts of heavy rains and violent storms.
An Alarming Situation for the Alpes-Maritimes
The rain and storm episode hitting the Alpes-Maritimes is considered intense, requiring regular monitoring. Forecasts indicate that the storm precipitation is expected to intensify in the region starting midday Thursday. Rainfall accumulations could range between 150 to 200 mm, and in some particularly vulnerable areas, maximums of 300 to 350 mm could be reached.
Impact on the Alpes-Maritimes and Neighboring Departments
As part of this alert, protective measures have been implemented in the city of Nice, where parks will be closed and initiatives are being taken to look after homeless populations. Other departments such as Lot, Corrèze, Tarn, and Aveyron are also experiencing the consequences of these extreme weather conditions, with significant rainfall expected from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.
Extended Yellow Vigilance
Beyond the departments under orange alert, 39 French regions are classified under yellow vigilance for risks of storms. This includes departments like Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Seine-Maritime, among others. These alerts signal a necessity to exercise caution in the face of unstable weather conditions that can rapidly change, adding another layer of precautions for residents of these areas.
Temperatures in the Alpes-Maritimes
Despite the gray sky and forecasts of heavy rain, the temperature in the Alpes-Maritimes remains surprisingly mild. This Thursday, temperatures are expected to range between 13°C and 20°C. A rather pleasant situation in comparison to the extreme weather events occurring, but it should not lead to negligence, as the expected storms are of unprecedented intensity.
Weather and Vigilance
- Orange Alert
- Alpes-Maritimes
- Ardèche
- Aveyron
- Corrèze
- Gard
- Loire
- Lozère
- Lot
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Tarn
- Alpes-Maritimes
- Ardèche
- Aveyron
- Corrèze
- Gard
- Loire
- Lozère
- Lot
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Tarn
- Yellow Alert
- Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Calvados
- Cher
- Corrèze
- Corse-du-Sud
- Haute-Corse
- Creuse
- Dordogne
- Eure
- Eure-et-Loir
- Haute-Garonne
- Gers
- Hérault
- Indre
- Indre-et-Loire
- Landes
- Loir-et-Cher
- Loiret
- Lot
- Lot-et-Garonne
- Oise
- Orne
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Hautes-Pyrénées
- Sarthe
- Paris
- Seine-Maritime
- Yvelines
- Tarn-et-Garonne
- Vaucluse
- Haute-Vienne
- Essonne
- Hauts-de-Seine
- Seine-Saint-Denis
- Val-de-Marne
- Val-d’Oise
- Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Calvados
- Cher
- Corrèze
- Corse-du-Sud
- Haute-Corse
- Creuse
- Dordogne
- Eure
- Eure-et-Loir
- Haute-Garonne
- Gers
- Hérault
- Indre
- Indre-et-Loire
- Landes
- Loir-et-Cher
- Loiret
- Lot
- Lot-et-Garonne
- Oise
- Orne
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Hautes-Pyrénées
- Sarthe
- Paris
- Seine-Maritime
- Yvelines
- Tarn-et-Garonne
- Vaucluse
- Haute-Vienne
- Essonne
- Hauts-de-Seine
- Seine-Saint-Denis
- Val-de-Marne
- Val-d’Oise
- Alpes-Maritimes
- Ardèche
- Aveyron
- Corrèze
- Gard
- Loire
- Lozère
- Lot
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Tarn
- Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Calvados
- Cher
- Corrèze
- Corse-du-Sud
- Haute-Corse
- Creuse
- Dordogne
- Eure
- Eure-et-Loir
- Haute-Garonne
- Gers
- Hérault
- Indre
- Indre-et-Loire
- Landes
- Loir-et-Cher
- Loiret
- Lot
- Lot-et-Garonne
- Oise
- Orne
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques
- Hautes-Pyrénées
- Sarthe
- Paris
- Seine-Maritime
- Yvelines
- Tarn-et-Garonne
- Vaucluse
- Haute-Vienne
- Essonne
- Hauts-de-Seine
- Seine-Saint-Denis
- Val-de-Marne
- Val-d’Oise
