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3w ago

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

Le dôme de chaleur n'est pas une situation rare, mais qu'il survienne en plein de mois de mai est surprenant.
Treize départements vont être placés en vigilance orange par Météo France samedi, a annoncé le prévisionniste vendredi 27 juin 2025.
Météo en France : le bulletin du 27/06 avec La Chaîne Météo
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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