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France Ends Orange Storm Alerts Following Deadly Weekend Thunderstorms

Orange alerts for thunderstorms, flood risks ended Monday as emergency crews completed road clearances, power restorations in eastern France.

Météo en France : le bulletin du 21/07 avec La Chaîne Météo
Météo en France : le bulletin du 21/07 avec La Chaîne Météo
Météo en France : le bulletin du 21/07 avec La Chaîne Météo
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Overview

  • Orange vigilance for severe thunderstorms and rain-floods was lifted early Monday after the convective system moved out of the region.
  • Sunday’s warnings covered 21 departments with forecasts of gusts up to 120 km/h, heavy downpours, hail and intense lightning.
  • A homeowner in Saône-et-Loire died after falling from a ladder during the storms and six people were injured in Savoie when a tree struck their car.
  • In the Jura, winds reaching 105 km/h prompted 130 firefighter interventions and left about 4,800 households without electricity.
  • Prefectural teams and firefighters continue clearing fallen trees and restoring power as vigilance levels return to green.