Alerts for potential floods persist across five eastern French departments until Thursday midday due to ongoing rainfall
France Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall
France is preparing for a period of severe weather, with several rounds of thunderstorms moving across the country on Wednesday and Thursday. The national meteorological service, Météo-France, has issued nighttime severe weather warnings for multiple regions, including the Grand-Est region.
The Grand-Est region is currently experiencing weather conditions that could lead to significant local rainfall. The weather agency has advised people to monitor the rainfall situation closely, as accumulations could be substantial in the region. However, at the moment, an orange alert for the Grand-Est region has not been issued.
On the other hand, five departments in France are under an orange alert for "rain-flooding" as announced by Meteo-France at 6 p.m. on August 20. These affected departments are Doubs, Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Vosges, and Territoire de Belfort. The orange alert indicates a heightened risk of rain-flooding in these departments, and it will remain in effect until noon on Thursday.
Similarly, nighttime severe weather warnings have been issued for regions such as Ain, Rhône, Allier, Haute-Loire, Cantal, Jura, Saône-et-Loire, Loire, and Puy-de-Dôme. The thunderstorms are expected to particularly affect the Grand-Est region.
As the weather situation evolves, Meteo-France is urging people to stay informed and to follow any instructions issued by local authorities. The agency has lifted alerts for several regions, including Cher, Nièvre, Yonne, Eure-et-Loir, Loir-et-Cher, and Loiret at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, but the alert was reinstated for Eure-et-Loir, Loir-et-Cher, and Loiret at 6 p.m. and then lifted again at 8 p.m.
The humid conditions in the air are contributing to the development of these storms. The weather agency is advising people to stay safe and to avoid any unnecessary travel during these weather events. The thunderstorms are expected to continue until Thursday in France.
In conclusion, while the Grand-Est region is currently under a heightened risk of significant local rainfall, an orange alert has not been issued at this time. On the other hand, five departments in France are under an orange alert for "rain-flooding," and people in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions. Everyone is encouraged to stay informed and to follow any instructions issued by local authorities as the weather situation continues to develop.
