Continuous storms and torrential rain continue to affect nine departments, keeping them in a state of alert.
Weather Alert in France: Orange Alert for Rain, Flooding, and Thunderstorms
France is abuzz with weather warnings as several departments brace for rain, flooding, and thunderstorms. According to Météo-France, Haute-Loire, Loire, Rhône, Isère, Drôme, and Ardèche are currently under an orange alert. To the north, Ain, Haute-Savoie, and Savoie are also on the same level of vigilance for thunderstorms.
"A stormy and heavy downpour is sweeping through the east of the Massif Central and a significant chunk of the Rhône-Alpes region today," Météo-France reported in its bulletin, issued at 6 am this morning. It further explains that the storms will migrate to the south over Ardèche before moving eastward, affecting Drôme and the western regions of Isère. By the afternoon, they are expected to expand towards the east of Isère and head northwards, reaching the Savoyard foothills and the eastern parts of the Ain department.
In departments under the thunderstorm warning, expect hailstones of moderate size (ranging between 2 to 3 centimeters), torrential downpours, powerful gusts of wind (between 80 to 100 kilometers per hour), and heightened electrical activity. Relief is predicted by late afternoon, with the system moving towards the North-East.
At present, there are no specific alerts for the regions of Haute-Loire, Loire, Rhône, Isère, Drôme, Ardèche, Ain, Haute-Savoie, and Savoie concerning rain-flooding, thunderstorms, hail, or wind, according to our sources. It's best to consult local weather services or official meteorological reports for the most accurate and current weather updates in these regions. Remember, while nearby areas may experience mild and breezy weather with a dry climate, conditions can vary significantly across different regions.
Travel safely, folks!
[Source: Météo-France][References: 1 - Conditions in Allan, June 2025, Unknown Source 2 - Snow Forecast in Alpe d'Huez and Chamonix, Unknown Source 3 - Tornadoes in Pays de la Loire and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Unknown Source]
- Météo-France has forecasted heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstones in Haute-Loire, Loire, Rhône, Isère, Drôme, and Ardèche.
- To the north, Ain, Haute-Savoie, and Savoie may also experience thunderstorms, as reported by Météo-France.
