top cx logo
cx logo
Explorearrow down
search icon

Heavy rain storms prompt weather alerts

Three departments in south of France on alert for heavy rain and floods

Three departments in the south of France are on heightened alert for rain and floods on Thursday.

The Alpes-Maritimes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Var remain on orange weather warnings - the second-highest alert level issued by Meteo France.

The national forecaster said that heavy rain was set continue throughout the day and into the evening. It warned of long and severe storms in the southeast, while storms in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques would be concentrated along the Basque coast.

The clouds in the southeast will be driven by strong easterly winds in Provence, where gusts of up to 70kph are expected.

Local storms are also predicted from the Charente to the Belgian border, and could reach Burgundy and Brittany by the evening. Meteo France said that repeated thundery rain showers are forecast from the Massif Central to the Alps in the afternoon.

Towards the northeast, morning cloud is expected to break up, allowing the sun to break through by the afternoon.

Stay informed:
Sign up to our free weekly e-newsletter
Subscribe to access all our online articles and receive our printed monthly newspaper The Connexion at your home. News analysis, features and practical help for English-speakers in France

Resident or second-home owner in France?
Benefit from our daily digest of headlines and how-to's to help you make the most of life in France
By joining the newsletter, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
See more popular articles
The Connexion Help Guides
featured helpguide
Healthcare in France*
Featured Help Guide
- Understand the French healthcare system, how you access it and how you are reimbursed - Useful if you are new to the French healthcare system or want a more in-depth understanding - Reader question and answer section Aimed at non-French nationals living here, the guide gives an overview of what you are (and are not) covered for. There is also information for second-home owners and regular visitors.
Get news, views and information from France