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France Braces for Early Heatwave to Peak at Over 40°C

Meteorological services have extended orange warnings, activating emergency measures ahead of an intensified heat peak early next week

Overview

  • Météo-France predicts the current heatwave will persist for at least 10 to 15 days, with a stronger peak expected between Monday and Tuesday
  • Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 42 °C in the South-East, potentially making Monday the hottest June day on record
  • Thirteen departments were placed under orange heat alerts for Saturday as the high-pressure dome extends its reach northward
  • Authorities closed forest massifs in the Bouches-du-Rhône and pre-positioned firefighting units to address severe wildfire risk
  • The Ministry of Health reactivated its free Canicule Info Service hotline from June 27 to provide protection advice during the extreme heat