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France Braces for 50th Heatwave With Temperatures Near 39°C

Triggered by an anticyclonic 'omega blockage', the heatwave has prompted Météo-France to raise orange warnings for 16 departments.

Seize départements sont placés en vigilance orange canicule à partir de vendredi midi
Les températures vont continuer à grimper jusqu’à samedi.
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Overview

  • Forecast models show daytime highs reaching 38–39°C on Saturday, with western regions enduring consecutive nights above 20°C.
  • Météo-France has placed 16 departments in western and central France under orange heatwave alert starting Friday, warning of serious health risks to vulnerable populations.
  • EDF has cautioned that high river temperatures in the Rhône could force reductions in nuclear output at its Bugey plant beginning June 25.
  • A marked cooldown is expected on Sunday in western France, although eastern areas will remain significantly warmer.
  • Climatologists note this is the 50th French heatwave since 1947 and warn that warming trends are intensifying such events; Spain is already sweltering and England may face a similar surge Saturday.