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Orange Alerts Hold for Hérault, Aude, Aveyron and Corsica as Storm Harry Delivers Prolonged Rains

Forecasters warn of exceptional rainfall, coastal gusts and mountain snow that may trigger flooding, with the episode set to persist into early week.

Overview

  • Météo‑France maintains orange vigilance for rain‑flooding and/or river floods in Hérault, Aude, Aveyron and Corsica on Sunday, with Aude and Corsica expected to remain at this level on Monday.
  • In Hérault, rain is forecast to continue through Sunday before easing in the evening, with 100–120 mm generally, up to 150 mm in plains and 220 mm on higher ground, creating a local risk of Orb River overflow.
  • In Aude, a daytime lull should give way to renewed precipitation late Sunday, with 80–120 mm still expected by Monday evening and local peaks of 150–180 mm from the Narbonnais to Leucate.
  • In Corsica, heavy rain that began overnight is set to intensify and persist until Tuesday morning, with Sunday totals near 80–100 mm in lowlands and 120–150 mm, locally 170 mm, on the relief and snow from 1,500–1,700 meters.
  • Local authorities have closed parks and restricted parking in Montpellier, while an easterly coastal wind may gust 80–90 km/h and 19 other departments remain on yellow alerts for various risks including floods, thunderstorms, avalanches, waves or wind.