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Finistère Under Orange Rain-Flood Alert Thursday as Atlantic System Arrives

Forecasters warn saturated soils will heighten flooding risk with local totals up to 60–70 mm.

Overview

  • Météo-France's orange vigilance begins at 6 a.m. Thursday for Finistère, with conditions expected to improve by late afternoon.
  • Widespread rainfall near 40 mm is forecast, increasing rapid runoff on already very wet ground.
  • Morbihan and Côtes-d'Armor are under yellow alert, with an upgrade for Morbihan considered unlikely but not ruled out.
  • The Finistère prefecture set a 70 km/h speed limit on Brest's Pont de l'Iroise as a precaution.
  • Authorities flag potential travel disruptions and localized flooding, with possible rail impacts and power outages.