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Orange weather warning for thunderstorms in Haute-Marne on Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Published on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM
# Orange weather warning for thunderstorms in Haute-Marne on Thursday, 16 July 2026 Updated on 17/07/2026 Météo France has placed the department of Haute-Marne under an orange weather warning for thunderstorms, on Saturday, 20 June 2026, starting at 18:00. Under these potentially severe thunderstorms, the following are expected: * wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h, locally stronger, * large hailstones (2 to 5 cm in diameter), * intense rainfall of 15 to 30 mm, locally up to 40 mm in 1 to 2 hours, * a
Orange weather warning for thunderstorms in Haute-Marne on Thursday, 16 July 2026
Updated on 17/07/2026
Météo France has placed the Haute-Marne department under an orange weather warning for thunderstorms, on Saturday, 20 June 2026, starting at 18:00.
Under these potentially severe thunderstorms, the following are expected:
* wind gusts between 80 and 100 km/h, locally stronger,
* heavy hail with large diameters (2 to 5 cm),
* intense rainfall of 15 to 30 mm, locally up to 40 mm in 1 to 2 hours,
* significant electrical activity.
The prefect of Haute-Marne calls on everyone to exercise the utmost vigilance. She also draws the attention of camping operators and organizers of outdoor events, urging them to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of property and people.
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| Recommended behaviours: Limit your movements. Reduce your speed on roads and highways, especially if you are driving a vehicle or hitching a sensitive rig to wind effects. In urban areas, remain alert to the risk of falling objects. Do not go onto roofs, and never touch any electrical wires lying on the ground. Despite the heatwave period, avoid going to parks, forests, or near rivers. Do not take shelter under an umbrella, under trees, or against a wall. Avoid using your mobile phone and electrical appliances. Organisers of events under tents or held outdoors must exercise heightened vigilance. |
Follow the evolution of the situation: https://vigilance.meteofrance.fr/fr/haute-marne
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