Nine departments on storm alert

Météo France says extra vigilance needed today in Dordogne, Lot, Corrèze and all of Alsace-Lorraine region

METEO France has issued an orange weather alert this morning for nine departments in the south-west and north-east of France.

Storms and heavy rainfall are expected in the Dordogne, Lot and Corrèze, and the entire Alsace and Lorraine regions until at least 16.00.

Drivers are advised to take extra care and look out for flooding, and Météo France says some local power cuts are possible.

More info at Météo France