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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.

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.