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Météo‑France Puts Gard and Ardèche on Orange Alert as Mediterranean Storms Loom

Forecasters warn of violent thunderstorms overnight with possible extension of alerts to neighboring departments Monday.

Overview

  • Gard and Ardèche are under orange vigilance for storms and rain‑flood, with Lozère on orange for storms only, according to Météo‑France’s morning bulletin.
  • An intense Mediterranean episode is expected to develop Sunday evening and persist at least into Monday morning.
  • Forecasters flag risks of very heavy rainfall, strong electrical activity, hail, and locally strong wind gusts.
  • Possible orange upgrades on Monday could affect Bouches‑du‑Rhône, Vaucluse, and Drôme depending on how the situation evolves.
  • Météo‑France issued the alert in a bulletin published around 06:00, which national outlets are relaying to inform residents in the affected areas.