Central-eastern departments brace for storms, heavy rain, and flooding starting from Wednesday morning, placing nine areas under an orange alert.
Look out if you're in east-central France! Nine departments are on high alert due to potential thunderstorms and flooding risks on Wednesday, June 4, starting at 10:00. This includes Loire, Haute-Loire, and Rhône for rain-flooding, Ain, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie for thunderstorm risks, and Ardèche, Drôme, and Isère for both risks, according to Météo France's latest bulletin at 23:00 Tuesday.
Prior to this, the orange alert for thunderstorms was dropped for Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal, Allier, Ain, Jura, Loire, Rhône, and Saône-et-Loire, which seem to be experiencing a brief respite before the next stormy weather.
In the southwest, Gers, Tarn-et-Garonne, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques are no longer on orange alert as of Tuesday midnight.
If you're concerned about the weather, let's dive a little deeper:
Southern and western France recently bore the brunt of devastating storms, with giant hail, flash flooding, and rare June blizzards causing extensive damage. These weather events were notable for their intensity and destructive power[1][2][4].
To stay up-to-date with the latest information, consult these resources:
- MétéoAlarm: This platform incorporates Météo-France data to provide early warnings and alerts for Europe. However, you'll need to check the map/interface regularly for the current thunderstorm and rain-flooding alerts, as they're updated in real time[4].- Météo-France Official Website: This website offers detailed forecasts, warnings, and risk assessments for all regions in France. Recently, major alerts have included orange (amber) warnings for heavy rain, hail, and flooding, especially in the southwest[2][5].
A quick recap of recent alerts:- In late May and early June, orange alerts for thunderstorms and hail were issued for various southwestern departments[2].- Flash flooding and torrential rain have affected southern and western France, causing significant damage and disruption[1][2].- The risk of thunderstorms and rain-flooding remains elevated in parts of France, especially in the south and west. Check Météo-France or MeteoAlarm for real-time updates[4][5].
Remember, always verify the current status of alerts on Météo-France’s official site or MeteoAlarm’s live map, as they can change rapidly[4][5].
As of this writing, no new explicit alert details have been released for June 4, 2025, beyond the ongoing impacts from the severe weather outbreak on and before that date[1][2].
The weather-forecasting by Météo France predicts potential thunderstorms and flooding risks in environmentally sensitive areas of east-central France, such as Loire, Haute-Loire, and Rhône, starting on Wednesday, June 4. To stay informed about changing weather conditions, one can consult MétéoAlarm or Météo-France's official website, which provide real-time updates and early warnings.
