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Thunderstorms Continue Across Southern and Central France, Easing in the Atlantic and Northeast

Heavy rain, hail, and strong winds persist in Occitanie and surrounding regions as weather conditions gradually improve elsewhere.

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Overview

  • Thunderstorm activity remains significant in southern and central France, particularly in Occitanie, with localized heavy rainfall and hail reported on Sunday morning.
  • Météo-France maintains yellow alerts for nearly twenty departments, signaling potential risks from strong gusts, hail, and intense downpours.
  • The Atlantic coast is seeing improving weather conditions, while northeastern regions transition to drier and sunnier skies.
  • Saturday evening saw peak storm intensity, with over 30 mm of rain recorded in areas like the Pays basque and Bordelais, equating to two weeks of typical precipitation.
  • The cold-core depression driving this weather system is gradually weakening as it moves further north, reducing storm severity as Sunday progresses.