Storm and heatwave alerts: French weekend weather outlook July 26 - 28 A brief return of summer storms will hit parts of the south before temperatures climb again
Heatwave alert raised for south of France - how hot will it be? High temperatures expected overnight Friday to Saturday. We also give tips on how to cool your home down
PHOTOS: Damage left by violent storms in central-east France Streets and homes were left flooded and a care home roof was ripped off by strong winds
news Weather in France July 22 – July 26: Forecast by area this week No storms, temperature variation between south and north. Predictions for sun, storm, rain and more around France for next five days
Highs of 40C, then storms: French weekend weather outlook July 20 - 21 Temperatures will fall by 10C in some areas over the weekend
First heatwave warnings of 2024 in France with up to 40C expected Alerts have been raised in parts of the south
Forests closed to public in south of France due to high risk of fire Access is forbidden outside of special zones as temperatures set to reach 35C amid Mistral winds
Weather in France July 15 – July 19: Forecast by area this week Storm alerts are in place for most of the country on Monday but then warmer than average temperatures are expected. We give predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more around France for the next 5 days
MAP: Many areas of France are on high alert for grass pollen The warnings have been raised by the state body that monitors pollen levels in the country
Cooler and drier: French weekend weather outlook July 13 - 14 Storms should be over by traditional firework celebrations for France’s national day
Surprise storms hit France with most of country placed on alert The rain and outbreaks will increase in intensity tonight
Storms sweep through France, bringing hail to north and west Heavy rainfall is forecast with nearly two-thirds of all French departments facing weather warnings
Storms to hit south of France: weekend weather outlook July 6 - 7 Rainfall of 50 mm is expected on Saturday for some areas but warmer temperatures will be returning for many in next few days Visits to many French forests not advised as risk of fire high in south Forest fire warnings raised in the south of France Three die when tree falls on car as weekend storms hit northern France
Weather in France July 1 – July 5: Forecast by area this week Latest predictions for temperatures, sun, clouds, rain and more for your area for the next 5 days. Temperatures will remain warm around Marseille but in Normandy frequent rainfall is expected What are the different heatwave warnings in France? Hail forecast as major storms rock France: weekend weather outlook June 29 - 30 Early summer heat hits France but unsettled weather persists VIDEOS: Dramatic flooding in south-east France sees dozens evacuated VIDEO: Amazing rescue as rock and mudslide crashes into French hamlet
Weather in France June 24 - June 28: Forecast by area this week Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for your area for the next 5 days. Storms are set to hit Bordeaux and temperatures to drop around 10C in Brittany
Storms to end, sun for some: French weekend weather outlook June 22 - June 23 Some departments remain on alert for river flooding and heavy rain today June 21 as storms make a final passage across France
VIDEOS: Hail, floods, and lightning batter France From Brittany to the Jura mountains, dramatic scenes were captured
Red weather warnings for floods in west France as storms continue New bout of storms will hit Brittany and the south of France before moving east. Hail and heavy rain is also expected, as body of drowned man found in south-west
Paris Olympics: heatwave in France could put athletes at serious risk Games must be adapted to keep athletes, officials and spectators safe, recommends an alarming new UK university report
VIDEOS: Rain, hail and even a tornado batter France, storm alerts raised Farmhouse collapses in north, streets flooded in Bordeaux and vineyards damaged in Charente-Maritime. Heightened alerts are now in place across central France
Which French departments get the most rain? Spoiler: They are not all in the northern half of the country
French weather alerts raised as violent storms head to south-west Up to 50 mm of rain and hail is forecast. Elsewhere highs of 40C may be reached in Corsica
Snow stops opening of French alpine road pass Late spring snowfall near col d’Iseran means part of Europe’s highest road is still blocked
Weather in France June 17 - June 21: Forecast by area this week Strong storms expected in next few days with heavy rainfall in particular in Normandy and Brittany but also high temperatures in the south including up to 38C in Corsica
Storms set to hit much of France this weekend Some places expected to see two to three weeks of rainfall in just 24 hours
French strawberries 25% cheaper as 2024 sees bumper crop ‘Buy French’, urge producers, as the harvest peak is set to last all month
IMAGES: Homes evacuated and roads cut off as storms hit southern France More than 100 mm of rain fell in just five hours, causing severe mudslides and flooding
How long will colder spell last in France and what to expect this week We include the official day-by-day forecasts up to and including Saturday June 15
Europe unlocks €11 million in aid for flood victims in northern France The funding is only around 25% of the total expected, but the European Commission has yet to confirm the final package
Weekend of storms before temperatures plunge in France Cooler weather from the British isles will bring rain into next week
Storms to return to much of France bringing heavy rain and hail The south-west and Massif Central will be particularly affected with storms continuing throughout the weekend
Storms or sun? Weather predictions for this and next week in France June 1 was the coldest day of June since 2016 but temperatures are expected to return, and potentially surpass, usual levels soon
When will the sun be back? June weather predictions for France May has seen wet, windy, overcast weather and storms across much of the country
Lightning kills football coach during training session in north France One of the players was also seriously injured during the strike. Storms are set to continue this weekend
Cars washed away and village ‘cut in two’ by mudslides in north France Storms and rain are expected to continue across most of the country today and tomorrow
Weather: Violent hail wipes out wine production in south-west France Storms are forecast to continue for much of the country throughout the week
VIDEO: Tornado in northern France and ‘red sprites’ above Nice Also ‘fairies’ seen in sky near Nice in the south
Storms and rain for most of France this weekend, low alerts raised Only the south-east is expected to avoid a wet bank holiday weekend
Heavy rain to continue in southern France and more storms on way Passage of Olympic torch en route for Carcassonne may be impacted
PHOTOS: Cars submerged as violent storms hit France - alerts continue Rain is set to fall across all of country this week, with more than 100mm in some areas
Temperatures of 30C in south-west France before Sunday storms Several areas to face storms in a precursor to heavy rain next week
Sunny skies and warm temperatures to return to France after storms Up to 28C expected in some areas for this week’s double bank holidays. It follows weekend storms, which brought damage to the south-west in particular
Rain set to continue in France: when will the sun be back? Another bout of storms is expected to hit the south-west this weekend
Woman dies as mudslide tears through home during storms in France More rain is still expected across most of country. We also share photos and videos of yesterday’s hailstorms and lightning
Storm and hail warnings as rain sweeps through France The bad weather has caused many departments to be put on high alert by the state weather service
Saharan sands, rain in Pyrénées, warm spring: French weather trends We look at forecasts for the coming days, weeks, and months from the state weather service
Storms on way for much of France. Will the cold spell continue? We also share videos and photos of last weekend's dramatic weather in the south-west and east
Saharan winds bring sands and storms to France this weekend Rains could last until May 1 bank holiday next week, with no part of the country spared
Crops and vines decimated by April frosts in France Cold snap is predicted to continue until end of week, when a cévenol storm will sweep across country
PHOTOS: Sudden hailstorm turns French Riviera towns white Nice recorded the coldest temperatures in all of France on Monday evening
Gardeners warned of morning frosts as French cold snap continues Temperatures will be significantly below average until the weekend, with snow and April showers
Why are temperatures yo-yoing in France? And what about next week? Erratic fluctuations can be source of concern for vineyards, farmers and home gardens
Frost warnings, storms and snow at 500m as temperatures in France drop Cold winds from British Isles will keep temperatures cool over the weekend
Cool week ahead for France after temperatures drop, frosts expected Powerful winds will drop temperatures throughout the week, as Storm Renata batters the north
Temperatures in France to rise 20C in few hours over weekend Highs of 30C or more are expected for the second weekend before a mini cold snap next week
River flood alerts in south-west and east France then 30C highs on way Tier-four red alerts are in place in some areas and heavy rain is expected in Brittany
Weather warnings increase as France prepares for Easter storms Winds of 140 km/h are forecast in the east, with storms in the south-west
PHOTOS: snow in Brittany and 180 km/h gales as storm Nelson arrives The storm hit the north and west of France overnight. Train services are disrupted
Storms, snow and strong winds forecast for France over Easter Rain is expected across the country for the bank holiday weekend. Three departments are on alert for icy road conditions
Month of rain set to fall in southern France and snow at low levels Heavy ‘cévenol’ storms have already hit coastal areas with gales of 120 km/h
South of France braces for severe storms, metre of snow in Pyrénées Heavy rain will sweep across many southern departments but temperatures will be largely unaffected
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
Temperatures to drop 10C this weekend as France ‘returns to winter’ Snow and hail are expected during colder snap
Saharan sand in wind turns skies orange in south-west France Sand is expected to reach northern France by end of the week
Spring days before a cold spell: weekly French weather outlook Stormy weather is also expected, particularly in the south-west
Body of girl, 4, found after storms in south of France The body of a man found on Monday was confirmed to be her father
Storm death toll rises in France as hunters find body of man in south Rescuers believe it is the body of missing hydro plant worker. It brings the number of fatal casualties from weekend weather to seven
Father and children missing, 6 dead: Heavy toll of storms in France A power plant worker is also missing. Weather warnings remain in place
Weekend snow, flood, and heavy rain warnings in south-east France Two weeks of rainfall predicted in a few days in some areas
Mini tornado lifts up car and flips it over in south-west France It covered 500m before it dissipated
SEE: Metre of snow in Pyrénées and floods hit south-east France A roadside assistance worker was killed after being struck by a car and visitors to a ski resort were unable to leave due to snow blocking the access road
What action is advised with different Météo France weather warnings The weather warning system has been in place since 2001 and is intended for the public as well as professionals who may need to be kept aware of bad weather
Roads closed as flood alerts remain in south-west France Warnings are expected to continue over weekend with rains returning tomorrow