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Orange weather alert for the southwest of France
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
An orange weather alert has been issued for southwestern France, with thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rainfall (up to 30 mm/h), and hail expected. Drivers are advised to adjust their driving and avoid traveling if possible.
An orange-level weather alert has been issued for a region in south-western France, covering several departments.
Expected weather conditions include:
- Severe thunderstorms
- Strong winds
- Heavy precipitation, potentially reaching over 30 mm/h
- Hail
Two alert periods are reported:
First period:
- Start: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- Estimated duration: 24 hours
- Affected departments: Vienne (86), Deux-Sèvres (79), Charente (16), Charente-Maritime (17)
Second period:
- Start: Thursday, 27 August 2026
- Estimated duration: 24 hours
- Affected departments: Gironde (33), Vienne (86), Deux-Sèvres (79), Charente (16), Charente-Maritime (17), Corrèze (19), Creuse (23)
In both cases, all road users are invited to adjust their speed and travel plans according to driving conditions, particularly due to risks associated with adverse weather.
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