France Braces for Cold Weekend with Sunshine and Persistent Flood Warnings
Temperatures drop below seasonal averages as regions recover from flooding, with clearer skies expected across much of the country.
- Temperatures across France are forecasted to remain below seasonal averages, with lows reaching -4°C in some regions and highs ranging from 4°C to 13°C.
- Several regions, including Morbihan, Loire-Atlantique, and Ille-et-Vilaine, remain under red flood warnings, while five other departments are on orange alert for flooding.
- Saturday will see a mix of sunshine in the north and central regions, while the south faces rain, thunderstorms, and snow at higher altitudes, particularly in the Alps and Pyrenees.
- Sunday is expected to bring widespread sunshine, though lingering clouds and coastal showers may persist in Mediterranean areas, with morning frost across much of the country.
- The calm and sunny weather is predicted to continue into the following week, though temperatures will stay slightly below average.