Météo france

Big temperature drop across France and 25,000 lightning strikes

Ferry and train delays and cancellations as Storm Pierrick brings winds of 120 km/h to Normandy for second consecutive day

Storm Pierrick hits France in week of alternating cold and warm spells

Several departments are facing alerts with gales of up to 130km/h expected in Brittany

France’s state weather forecasters on strike over automation errors

Workers are also protesting at staffing cutbacks. They say their weather warnings save lives and the service should not be reduced

How long will northern France’s colder ‘autumn-like’ weather last?

Forecasters are today (August 1) warning of winds of up to 100km/h in the west

Can Mouthe claim to be the coldest place in France?

Discover the temperature-driven rivalries between Mouthe and neighbouring villages in this frostbitten part of Doubs, France, where wolves threaten farmers’ livelihoods

Photos: Tennis ball-size hailstones as violent storms lash France

More than 40,000 lightning strikes or flashes were recorded on Tuesday

High winds, hail and heavy rain: France’s south-west braced for storms

Weather warnings have been issued for a dozen-and-a-half departments

Storm alerts for more than half of France as unsettled weather returns

The north is set to see storms and heavy rain

Storm warnings as France’s sunny spell set to be interrupted

The weather is expected to worsen on Thursday and remain unsettled into the weekend

Storm before the calm: France on weather alert ahead of sunny weekend

More severe conditions are expected on Thursday before clear skies sweep in for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Storm warnings raised to second-highest level in central France

It comes after storms, heavy rain and high winds hit the country on Tuesday

Watch: High winds and hail batter France as a heatwave hits Corsica

Winds of more than 130 km/h were recorded. One person is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a falling tree

More than two-thirds of France on alert over yet more stormy weather

Only the north-west and south-east have escaped warnings

Stormy south, nice in north: What is causing France’s weather switch?

The reversal is being blamed on a ‘barometric swamp’

France’s sunny weather is not expected to last very long this week

Rain and storms are set to sweep in over the weekend, says forecaster Météo France

Warmer summer? Météo France gives three-month weather trends outlook

The outlook of likely weather trends has predicted the next three months in France will be ‘hotter than normal’

French weather extremes continue with 15C gap between north and south

Temperatures near the Belgian border are set to hover around 10C, while in the south-west they could hit 25C

Winds of up to 120km/h as northern France put on alert over storms

Three departments have been put on the second-highest orange alert as Storm Noa sweeps in. Several ferry crossings have been cancelled

March rain not enough to make up for France’s record winter drought

Rainfall is around 10% below the September-March average, said Météo France

March records beaten as temperatures hit 30C in south-west France

Dax, in the Landes department, registered its highest March temperature, beating a record that had stood since 1990

High wind warnings increased over storms in northern France

Two departments are now on the second-highest alert level with gusts of up to 130km/h forecast

Most of northern France is on alert for storms and high winds

Gusts of up to 120km/h are being forecast in some areas

Erratic weather as France's south-west set to go from frost to 28°C

But the hot weather spell is set to be brief and isolated before rain and wind sweep in

Large areas of France placed on alert over storms and strong winds

Northern France and eastern parts of the country are set to be worst affected

Warm weather, drought and fires: why it may feel like summer in France

Higher-than-normal temperatures and the impact of a record winter dry spell make it feel more like August than March

Large swathe of France on high alert for storms on Monday

Météo France has issued the second-most severe weather warning to 28 departments

Watch: Villagers record ‘almost apocalyptic tornado’ in central France

The ‘tornado’ in Pontarion, Creuse, came as much of France was on alert for high winds, especially in coastal areas

Nearly all of France on alert for strong winds

Gusts could reach up to 100 km/h and coastal departments have been warned over flooding from the sea

Two more departments on drought alert after France’s record dry period

Drôme and Ardèche have been particularly affected by a lack of rainfall over the winter

Northern France on alert for snow, ice and high winds on Wednesday

Nord and Pas-de-Calais are expected to be worst hit as France’s record-breaking dry period comes to an end

France set for heavy rain as record-breaking dry period ends

Some parts of the country may even see snow, and rain will be strongest in east and south-west

Orange skies return as Sahara sand dust blown across south west France

The phenomenon will affect the Pyrenees and much of Occitanie. Rain is also expected meaning the sand particles will fall with it in some areas

10 departments in south-west France on alert for snow, ice and floods

Up to 10cms of snow is expected in some areas

High winds, heavy rain, snow: Most of France placed on weather alert

Some 24 hours on from Storm Gérard, a new low-pressure system is circulating

Storm Gérard: 90,000 homes in France without power, travel disrupted

Gusts of 158km/h were recorded in Brittany and three departments are still on orange alert

Flooding and strong wind alerts for north and northwestern France

Weather warnings have been issued by Météo France and will last until later tonight

Almost half of France under alert for strong winds, storms and snow

Wind gusts of 141km/h have already been detected in recent hours

Heavy rain and flooding alerts for eastern France ahead of Christmas

Savoie and Haute-Savoie are under an orange warning, while much of northern France are on yellow alerts for strong winds. What will Christmas weekend look like?

Icy rain alerts for Brittany, warm weather generally on way in France

One city has seen a 17C increase in temperature in 24 hours

French weather update: snow to stop overnight, alerts downgraded

Some 38 departments remain under a yellow weather warning

More snow and ice warnings for France as lows of up to -10C predicted

There are seven departments under orange weather alerts and several local authorities have triggered ‘extreme cold’ measures in response

Temperature to drop to -3C in parts of France this week

The weather is expected to be colder than the seasonal average, especially in the north

Alert as storms headed for south-east and north-west France

Warnings are in place across the country for high winds and stormy weather

Winds of up to 140km/h: Stormy episode to hit west France tomorrow

This follows another episode of strong winds that affected northwestern France on Monday

Another storm warning in south and shooting stars over France tonight

Drôme is under an orange alert for heavy rain and flooding. Despite the stormy weather, temperatures are expected to remain warm

Orange skies on way again as winds bring Saharan sand to France

The dust-filled clouds can result in a layer of sand settling over cars and houses, especially if it rains

South-east France still under storm alerts after unsettled night

Gard and Hérault saw up to 100mm of rain over an hour last night, and – along with nine other departments – will see more storms today

Storm alerts for 27 central, eastern and southern French departments

Gard and Hérault are also under an orange warning for heavy rain and potential flash floods

Orange storm alerts issued in south-east France ahead of heavy rain

Drôme and Ardèche are expected to see up to 60mm of rain fall over an hour this afternoon. Conditions should improve as evening arrives

26 French departments on orange heat warning as temperatures peak

Southern regions could see highs of 40C today, but this spell is not expected to last as long as this year’s previous heatwaves

Five French departments on heatwave alert as high temperatures return

How hot is it expected to be and for how long?

Heatwave, hail and storm alerts for 21 departments in east France

Temperatures could reach close to 40C in some parts while violent storms and hail are forecast for other areas

Heatwave: Record temperatures expected in France tomorrow

The current hot weather is forecast to peak tomorrow (Monday, July 18), with the southwest and western side of the country set to be most affected

Heatwave in France: Where will it be hottest today?

Temperatures of up to 38C are expected in some areas. We share tips on how to manage the heat and what rights workers have during such intense weather

France’s official average temperature rises by 0.4C after review

The new figure from Météo France come as storms are set to hit south-east France, following a week of hailstone damage across the country

Update: south west to north east France on alert for ‘violent’ storms

Cher, Corrèze, Creuse, Dordogne, Lot and Haute-Vienne have been added to an earlier alert. Hail, rain and wind is expected to last into the night

52 French departments are now on orange alert for storms and heatwave

Météo France have issued an orange heatwave alert for 31 departments and 33 for storms

Explainer: France’s ‘heatwave plan’ and how it may affect residents

A colour-coded ‘plan canicule’ is launched every summer to help people manage the effects of high temperatures

How hot will France’s heatwave be and how long will it last?

Temperatures of above 30C are expected across the whole country. Some areas may be placed on red heatwave alert

Temperatures of up to 34C expected today in France

Today and tomorrow are forecast to be the hottest days of the week as May continues to be exceptionally warm and dry

Temperatures to climb once again in France, breaking seasonal records

Predictions that historic highs for May could be exceeded this week will likely come true, as a heat dome brings temperatures of 30-34°C

Mudslides and 28,000 lightning strikes as storms hit northwest France

Thousands of homes are still without power and a Normandy children’s home was set alight by lightning. Other areas are now on storm alert

Storm alert: Six departments on orange for hail, rain, and 100k/h wind

Seine-Maritime, Eure, Calvados, Manche, Orne and Sarthe are on Météo France alert

First heat wave of year headed for France next week and set to linger

Temperatures could reach 35°C in the south west, and the heat should last for at least a week, worsening the situation for France’s already dry soils

36 departments in south and east France on alert for storms today

The stormy weather is set to begin this afternoon and last into the night

More Saharan sand to cover much of France today

A new cloud of the desert particles is to spread from the southwest to Brittany with muddy rain ‘deposits’ expected

Water restrictions begin in several areas of France after dry winter

Western and southeastern regions in particular are seeing a significant water deficit

Heavy rain, snow, 100km/h winds: Storm Diego hits France

The inclement weather conditions are set to begin today (April 7), worsen tomorrow and last into the early hours of Saturday

Record cold spell: France fears crop damage, but spring to return

Winemakers fear that record-breaking freezing temperatures over the weekend may have caused damage to vines

Snow and ice: 22 French departments placed on orange alert

The snowfall began last night in northern France and will spread throughout the country today and tomorrow

Nord and Pas-de-Calais on orange weather alerts for snow and ice

Three to five centimetres of snow is expected overnight. The orange alert may later be extended to other northwestern departments

Helicopters, lanterns: French farmers prepare to beat the freeze

Farms in northern France could lose their harvest if temperatures drop as low as -3°C or -4°C, so preemptive measures need to be taken

Winter is back: where is snow expected in France this week?

A cold front is moving down from the Arctic and will cover the whole of France by Friday, bringing near freezing temperatures in its wake

Warm weather to give way to 10° temperature drop in France this week

The cold snap, beginning on April 1, will come with rain and even snow in some areas