METEO FRANCE in the news

Météo France warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain across multiple departments this weekend.

Météo France predicts an Indian summer in Indre-et-Loire from September 14 to 18, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees and clear skies initially, followed by a drop in temperature and cloudier conditions by mid-week.

Météo France forecasts unusually warm temperatures and little rain for Gard throughout September, with record highs already observed and more expected.

Météo France dismisses sailors' fears of strong storms in autumn 2026, stating there is no scientific link between summer heatwaves and subsequent storm intensity.

France is experiencing extreme heat and widespread drought at the start of autumn, leading to unusually dry soils and a high risk of fires, despite a brief cool down mid-week.

Summer 2026 in France was the hottest, driest, and sunniest on record, featuring unprecedented heatwaves, wildfires, and sea temperatures, significantly influenced by climate change.

A significant heatwave impacted southern France in early September, setting numerous new temperature records for the month and increasing the risk of forest fires.

Météo-France is upgrading its weather vigilance system by 2026 to offer more localized information for various weather hazards.

Météo France anticipates a high probability of a new heatwave between July 6 and 13, following a recent historic heatwave that caused widespread issues and increased mortality.

Météo France forecasts an increased likelihood of a heatwave from July 6th, following a recent heatwave that caused excess deaths and a surge in emergency interventions, coinciding with severe thunderstorms.

France experienced its hottest day on record, leading to widespread disruptions in infrastructure, work, and public life, with extreme temperatures expected to continue.

Météo France issued red alerts for 35 departments and orange alerts for 45 others due to a record heatwave with expected peaks of 41°C, leading to an alcohol ban in red alert areas and activation of a government crisis unit.

Météo France has issued an orange heatwave alert for 26 departments, effective from Thursday midday.

Seventeen French departments face yellow alerts for avalanches, strong winds, and floods, mainly in mountainous and river areas, with safety advice issued.

On January 13, 2026, 15 French departments face yellow alerts for avalanches, floods, and strong winds amid mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures.

Météo France forecasters at major airports protested restrictions on their strike rights, with unions considering legal action against mandatory work assignments during strikes.

Gard will experience overcast skies with morning showers, strong southeast winds, and mild temperatures on January 13, 2026.

La Réunion's early 2025 rainy season will have near-normal rainfall with warmer-than-average temperatures influenced by complex oceanic and atmospheric patterns.

Météo-France airport forecasters protested restrictions on their right to strike, with management citing air traffic safety while unions claim economic motives and suppression of social movements.